Pinellas County Health Data
Pinellas County, Florida
Health Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
91
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
286
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Pinellas County, Florida
Pinellas beats national health benchmarks
Pinellas County residents live to 77.6 years on average, outpacing the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 1.2 years. With 17.7% reporting poor or fair health—below the national average of 18%—the county demonstrates strong preventive care and chronic disease management.
Tops Florida's health outcome rankings
Pinellas's 77.6-year life expectancy stands nearly 2 years above Florida's 75.8-year average, ranking the county among the state's healthiest. This performance reflects established medical infrastructure, aging but insured retiree populations, and robust provider networks.
Regional health leader alongside Sarasota
Pinellas's 77.6-year life expectancy leads its immediate neighbors, with only Sarasota County's 80.3 years and Palm Beach's 80.7 years surpassing it in the state. The county's advantage over Pasco (76.2) reflects better-resourced health systems and higher healthcare access.
Best-in-class provider access
Pinellas leads most Florida counties with 91 primary care providers and 286 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, ensuring robust care access. At 13.0% uninsured, the county remains near Florida's average, meaning gaps persist despite ample providers—a sign of affordability and enrollment challenges.
Discover coverage options available to you
Even in well-resourced Pinellas, over 13% lack insurance. Explore marketplace plans with subsidies, Medicaid eligibility, and employer programs at Healthcare.gov or contact Pinellas County's enrollment navigators at 211.
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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.