Nassau County Health Data

Nassau County, Florida

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Nassau County, Florida

Nassau County's solid health standing

At 76.4 years, Nassau County residents live about 3 years less than the U.S. average of 79.3 years. However, only 13.5% report poor or fair health—below the national 18% rate—indicating good disease management despite lower overall life expectancy.

Above-average coverage, fair outcomes

Nassau County's 76.4-year life expectancy slightly exceeds Florida's 75.8-year average, placing it in the middle tier of state rankings. With Florida's lowest uninsured rate at just 9.3%—well below the state's 14.4%—Nassau residents have strong insurance access.

Northeast Florida's insurance leader

Nassau County boasts Florida's lowest uninsured rate at 9.3%, far outpacing neighboring Duval County at 13.8%. However, its primary care provider density of 38 per 100,000 is the lowest among comparison counties, reflecting rural healthcare challenges.

Coverage without adequate providers

Nassau's exceptional insurance coverage rate masks a critical access problem: only 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents means long waits and travel for many. With 144 mental health providers per 100,000, psychiatric care availability exceeds primary care, creating imbalanced care pathways.

Leverage Nassau's coverage advantage

Nassau County leads Florida in uninsured rates—stay ahead by reviewing your coverage annually at healthcare.gov. Consider joining a patient navigation program to connect with providers outside the county if local waits feel excessive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Nassau County, FL?
Nassau County has a health score of 69/100, rated "Average." It ranks #4 out of 67 counties in Florida (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Nassau County?
Life expectancy in Nassau County is 76.4 years. The Florida state average is 75.8 years, making Nassau County above the state average.
How does Nassau County health compare to the Florida average?
Nassau County's health score of 69/100 is above the Florida average of 42/100. Life expectancy is 76.4 years vs. the state average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 9.3% vs. 14.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Nassau County?
Key health factors for Nassau County include: life expectancy (76.4 years), uninsured rate (9.3%), and primary care physician access (38:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 144:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Nassau County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 69/100 ("Average"), Nassau County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Florida. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.4 years. 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Nassau County healthier than the Florida average?
Nassau County's health score of 69/100 exceeds the Florida average of 42/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Nassau County has better primary care access (38:1 ratio) than the state average (52:1).

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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.