Palm Beach County Health Data
Palm Beach County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
80.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.7 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
292
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.4 per 100K
Dentists
6.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.8
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 Palm Beach County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Palm Beach | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.3% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 7.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 16.5% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Palm Beach | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Palm Beach | 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) | 59.2% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Palm Beach | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Palm Beach County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Palm Beach County Life Expectancy Reaches Eighty Years
Health data brief for Palm Beach County, Florida.
Residents of Palm Beach County have a life expectancy of 80.7 years. This is nearly five years longer than the Florida state average of 75.8 years and surpasses the national average of approximately 77 years. The county also reports a mental health provider ratio of 292 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. However, the uninsured rate in the county stands at 16.3%, which is higher than the state average of 14.4% and the national average of 10%. Regarding primary care, there are 80 providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. Additionally, 17.9% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, similar to the national average of 17%. These metrics describe the current state of health and insurance coverage without identifying specific causes for the variations. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection details.
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.