Pasco County Health Data
Pasco County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
113
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.4 per 100K
Dentists
3.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.4
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 Pasco County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pasco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.2% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pasco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pasco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.1% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.1% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pasco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pasco 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
Pasco County Mental Health Provider Ratio Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Pasco County, Florida.
In Pasco County, there are 113 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This count is less than half of the national median, which is 250 providers per 100,000. For primary care, the county has 51 providers per 100,000, while the national median is 70. The uninsured rate for the county is 12.3%, lower than the Florida state average of 14.4% but higher than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in Pasco County is 76.2 years, which is slightly longer than the Florida average of 75.8 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 15.6% of adults report poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. The health data reflected here is compiled from federal sources to describe the availability of local medical services. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.