Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
259
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 65.7 per 100K
Dentists
11.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.9
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 Monroe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.5% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 9.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.4% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.0% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.1% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 73.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Monroe County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Monroe County life expectancy ranks high compared to state trends
Health data brief for Monroe County, Florida.
Monroe County residents have a life expectancy of 80.8 years, notably higher than the Florida state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 15.2%, which is higher than the state average of 14.4% and the national average of 10%. Mental health provider availability is measured at 259 per 100,000 residents, slightly above the national median of 250. Primary care provider ratios are 66 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 15.7%, which is lower than the 17% national average. These figures provide an overview of local health statistics using standardized metrics. The data reflects insurance status and provider access as recorded by census and health agencies. This reporting presents the health landscape as indicated by current data sets. Explore state-level data.
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.