Martin County Health Data
Martin County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.4 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
254
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 69.4 per 100K
Dentists
5.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.6
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 Martin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.9% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 6.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.7% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 6.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.2% | 19.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.3% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 5.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.8% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 7.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Martin 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
Martin County life expectancy exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Martin County, Florida.
Life expectancy in Martin County is 80.4 years, which is longer than the Florida state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The county maintains 254 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, aligning with the national median of 250. Primary care provider availability is 69 per 100,000, nearly equal to the national median of 70. The uninsured rate in the county is 13.5%, lower than the Florida average of 14.4% but higher than the 10% national average. Additionally, 15.4% of adults report poor or fair health, a lower rate than the national average of 17%. These metrics offer a look at the health profile of the county compared to state and national benchmarks. Factual documentation of provider ratios and mortality data are collected through annual federal and state reporting. The statistics describe the existing health environment within the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Martin 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.