Putnam County Health Data
Putnam County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.6%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.8 per 100K
Dentists
4.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.8
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 Putnam County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.8% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.9% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.5% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 9.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.6% | 73.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.7% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Putnam 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
Life Expectancy in Putnam County Trails State and National Averages
Health data brief for Putnam County, Florida.
Putnam County residents have a life expectancy of 70.8 years, which is five years shorter than the Florida average of 75.8 years and more than six years shorter than the national average of 77 years. The county reports 24.6% of adults in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The availability of healthcare providers is also lower than national benchmarks, with 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70, and 79 mental health providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 16.8%, higher than both the state average of 14.4% and the national average of 10%. This report describes current health status and provider ratios without suggesting underlying causes. Explore state-level data for more information.
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.