Liberty County Health Data
Liberty County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
532
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.6%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
52.3
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 Liberty County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Liberty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.2% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 9.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.3% | 19.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Liberty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.3% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Liberty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.1% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.2% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 73.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Liberty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse 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 Liberty County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider ratio in Liberty County exceeds national median
Health data brief for Liberty County, Florida.
Liberty County has 532 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. However, 23.6% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 74.3 years, which is shorter than the Florida average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 15.8%, higher than both the state average of 14.4% and the national average of 10%. Data regarding primary care providers for this county is not available in the current dataset. These health indicators provide an overview of the medical landscape in the county. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Liberty 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 Liberty 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.