Orange County Health Data
Orange County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
93
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
306
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 92.6 per 100K
Dentists
3.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.9
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 Orange County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.5% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 16.5% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Orange 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
Mental health provider density exceeds national median in Orange County
Health data brief for Orange County, Florida.
Orange County reports 306 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that exceeds the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio is also higher than the national median of 70, at 93 per 100,000 residents. Life expectancy in the county is 79.0 years, which is longer than the Florida average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 13.2%, lower than the state average of 14.4% but higher than the 10% national average. Approximately 17.6% of adults report poor or fair health, which is nearly equal to the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a snapshot of the health services and outcomes recorded in the county. The information is sourced from national health databases and provider registries to offer a comparative view of local conditions. 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.