Osceola County Health Data

Osceola County, Florida

Health Score

46/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

77.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.7 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

41

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

188

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Osceola County, Florida

Osceola lives longer than most Americans

At 77.7 years, Osceola County's life expectancy tops the U.S. average of 76.4 years, a sign of relatively good health outcomes. Yet one in five residents reports poor or fair health, slightly above the national rate of 18%, suggesting pockets of vulnerability within the county.

A healthy edge over Florida

Osceola residents live nearly 2 years longer than the Florida state average of 75.8 years, placing the county in the healthier half of the state. This advantage reflects both younger demographics and better preventive care access than many rural Florida counties.

Outpacing Polk, trailing Palm Beach

Osceola's 77.7-year life expectancy outpaces neighboring Polk County (76.1 years) but trails wealthier Palm Beach County (80.7 years). The 1.5-year gap with Polk underscores how local economic conditions shape health outcomes across the region.

Moderate insurance gaps, uneven provider access

Osceola's 13.2% uninsured rate sits slightly below Florida's 14.4%, but access to primary care remains tight at 41 providers per 100,000 residents—less than half the rate in nearby Pinellas County. Mental health support is stronger, with 188 providers per 100,000, easing the path to behavioral care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Osceola County, FL?
Osceola County has a health score of 46/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #31 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 Osceola County?
Life expectancy in Osceola County is 77.7 years. The Florida state average is 75.8 years, making Osceola County above the state average.
How does Osceola County health compare to the Florida average?
Osceola County's health score of 46/100 is above the Florida average of 42/100. Life expectancy is 77.7 years vs. the state average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 13.2% vs. 14.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Osceola County?
Key health factors for Osceola County include: life expectancy (77.7 years), uninsured rate (13.2%), and primary care physician access (41:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 188:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Osceola County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 46/100 ("Below Average"), Osceola County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Florida. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.7 years. 13.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Osceola County healthier than the Florida average?
Osceola County's health score of 46/100 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. Osceola County has better primary care access (41:1 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.