Levy County Health Data

Levy County, Florida

Health Score

31/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

17.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.4 yr

State avg 75.8 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

17.0%

State avg 14.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

11

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

54

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Levy County, Florida

Levy County faces health headwinds

At 74.4 years, Levy County residents live nearly 4.5 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 20% poor/fair health rate exceeds the national average of 17%, suggesting chronic disease and preventive care gaps.

Below-average health outcomes statewide

Levy County's 74.4-year life expectancy trails Florida's state average of 75.8 years, placing it among the lower-performing counties. With a 17% uninsured rate, the county exceeds Florida's 14.4% average, leaving more residents vulnerable to delayed or deferred care.

Provider shortages limit care options

Levy County's 11 primary care providers per 100,000 residents match Lafayette County's critically low density and far trail Lake County's 59 providers. Mental health access is also limited at 54 providers per 100,000, leaving residents with fewer options for specialized behavioral care.

Limited access drives health challenges

Levy County struggles with both insurance access and provider availability: 17% of residents are uninsured, and only 11 primary care providers per 100,000 make appointments hard to secure. This combination creates barriers to preventive care and early disease management, contributing to the county's below-average health outcomes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Levy County, FL?
Levy County has a health score of 31/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #45 out of 67 counties in Florida (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Levy County?
Life expectancy in Levy County is 74.4 years. The Florida state average is 75.8 years, making Levy County below the state average.
How does Levy County health compare to the Florida average?
Levy County's health score of 31/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. Life expectancy is 74.4 years vs. the state average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 17.0% vs. 14.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Levy County?
Key health factors for Levy County include: life expectancy (74.4 years), uninsured rate (17.0%), and primary care physician access (11:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 54:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Levy County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 31/100 ("Below Average"), Levy County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Florida. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.4 years. 17.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Levy County?
Levy County's health score of 31/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. The uninsured rate of 17.0% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.