Leon County Health Data
Leon County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
297
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 88.5 per 100K
Dentists
5.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.8
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 Leon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Leon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 17.9% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Leon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Leon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.6% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Leon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Leon 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
Leon County uninsured rate tracks lower than state average
Health data brief for Leon County, Florida.
In Leon County, 10.7% of residents are uninsured, a figure that is lower than the Florida average of 14.4% and nearly matches the national average of 10%. The county has 297 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 250. Primary care provider availability is also higher than the national median, with 89 providers per 100,000 residents compared to 70 nationwide. Life expectancy is 77.1 years, similar to the national average of 77 and slightly higher than the state average of 75.8. About 17.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is consistent with the national average. These data points reflect health coverage and provider density within the county. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Leon County, Florida
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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.