Polk County Health Data

Polk County has a health score of 36/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #41 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.

Life expectancy in Polk County is 76.1 years. The Florida state average is 75.8 years, making Polk County above the state average.

Polk County's health score of 36/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. Life expectancy is 76.1 years vs. the state average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 14.7% vs. 14.4% statewide.

Key health factors for Polk County include: life expectancy (76.1 years), uninsured rate (14.7%), and primary care physician access (46:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 123:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 36/100 ("Below Average"), Polk County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Florida. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.1 years. 14.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Polk County's health score of 36/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. The uninsured rate of 14.7% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.