Okaloosa County Health Data
Okaloosa County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
231
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 69.9 per 100K
Dentists
7.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.2
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 Okaloosa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Okaloosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.8% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.5% | 19.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Okaloosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.0% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Okaloosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.2% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Okaloosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Okaloosa 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
Uninsured rate in Okaloosa County is lower than state average
Health data brief for Okaloosa County, Florida.
Okaloosa County has an uninsured rate of 11.9%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 14.4%, though it remains higher than the 10% national average. The primary care provider ratio is 70 per 100,000 residents, matching the national median. Mental health provider availability is 231 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 75.9 years, nearly identical to the state average of 75.8 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. In terms of self-reported health, 15.6% of adults describe their health as poor or fair, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. These data points offer a statistical look at healthcare access and outcomes in the county. The figures are compiled from the most recent available public health records and provider registries. 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.