Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Florida
Health Score
13/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Madison County, Florida
Madison County faces serious health crisis
At 72.4 years, Madison County residents live nearly 6.5 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years—among the lowest in the nation. The county's 27.8% poor/fair health rate is among the highest nationally, far exceeding the U.S. average of 17%.
Florida's lowest life expectancy ranking
Madison County's 72.4-year life expectancy ranks lowest in Florida, trailing the state average of 75.8 years by 3.4 years. The county's 16.1% uninsured rate exceeds Florida's 14.4%, limiting access to care for vulnerable residents.
Severe provider shortage compared to peers
Madison County's 11 primary care providers per 100,000 residents tie for the lowest in the state, far behind Lake County's 59 and Leon County's 89. With only 76 mental health providers per 100,000, the county offers minimal behavioral health infrastructure compared to wealthier neighbors.
Healthcare crisis demands urgent action
Madison County confronts a perfect storm: 16.1% of residents lack insurance, and only 11 primary care providers per 100,000 create severe access bottlenecks. The county's 27.8% poor/fair health rate reflects years of accumulated barriers to preventive care, chronic disease management, and emergency treatment.
Get health coverage and care now
With one of Florida's lowest life expectancies and the worst provider shortage, Madison County residents must prioritize insurance enrollment. Apply for Medicaid immediately and contact community health centers—having coverage and an established care relationship can be lifesaving.
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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.