Lafayette County Health Data
Lafayette County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.3%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.8%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
74.7
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Lafayette County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% | 34.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.0% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.9% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.0% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.3% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.6% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 8.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.2% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lafayette County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider rates in Lafayette County remain low
Health data brief for Lafayette County, Florida.
Lafayette County reports 12 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly different from the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health services, the ratio is 25 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Residents here live an average of 73.3 years, which is shorter than the Florida average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 25.8% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, whereas the national average is 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 18.3%, higher than the state average of 14.4% and the national average of 10%. These figures are derived from federal health databases tracking provider availability and resident outcomes across the United States. Explore the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lafayette County, Florida
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Lafayette County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.