Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
27.8%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 10.9 per 100K
Dentists
5.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.5
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 Madison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.5% | 19.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 43.2% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 10.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.7% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Madison 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
High poor and fair health rates reported in Madison County
Health data brief for Madison County, Florida.
In Madison County, 27.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is significantly higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 72.4 years, shorter than the state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The county has 11 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70, and 76 mental health providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 16.1%, which exceeds the Florida average of 14.4% and the national average of 10%. These metrics reflect the health status and provider accessibility reported by federal and state agencies. 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.