Lee County Health Data
Lee County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.6 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.1%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
147
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.5 per 100K
Dentists
4.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.9
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 Lee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.2% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.4% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.0% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 6.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lee 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
Lee County life expectancy exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Lee County, Florida.
Residents of Lee County have a life expectancy of 80.6 years, which is notably longer than the Florida average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. While longevity is high, the uninsured rate is 17.1%, exceeding both the state average of 14.4% and the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 67 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is close to the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 147 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. About 15.7% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly lower than the national average of 17%. These statistics are compiled from census and health provider registries. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.