Pinellas County Health Data
Pinellas County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 91.4 per 100K
Dentists
5.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.9
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 Pinellas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pinellas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.9% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pinellas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pinellas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.1% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pinellas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pinellas County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pinellas County Records High Ratio of Primary Care Providers
Health data brief for Pinellas County, Florida.
Pinellas County reports 91 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, surpassing the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. The county also exceeds the national median for mental health providers, with 286 per 100,000 compared to the national figure of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 77.6 years, which is higher than the Florida state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Pinellas is 13.0%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 14.4% but still higher than the 10% national average. About 17.7% of residents report poor or fair health, which is comparable to the national average of 17%. These figures illustrate the local health infrastructure and outcomes without reaching conclusions about the causes of these statistics. Explore state-level data for broader comparisons.
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.