Nassau County Health Data
Nassau County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
144
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.5%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.6
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 Nassau County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Nassau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.7% | 19.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Nassau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 7.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Nassau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.9% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 9.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Nassau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Nassau 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
Primary care provider density in Nassau County follows national trends
Health data brief for Nassau County, Florida.
Nassau County has 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a rate lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio also sits lower than the national median of 250, with 144 providers per 100,000 residents. However, the county’s uninsured rate is 9.3%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 14.4% and the national average of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 13.5%, lower than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 76.4 years, which is slightly higher than the Florida average of 75.8 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. These numbers summarize the healthcare workforce and insurance landscape for the county. The metrics represent data points from federal provider databases and health surveys without indicating causal links. 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.