Santa Rosa County Health Data
Santa Rosa County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
113
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.8
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 Santa Rosa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Santa Rosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.8% | 19.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Santa Rosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.7% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 6.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Santa Rosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.2% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.3% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Santa Rosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Santa Rosa County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Santa Rosa County Uninsured Rate Below State and National Averages
Health data brief for Santa Rosa County, Florida.
Santa Rosa County has an uninsured rate of 9.7%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 14.4% and the national average of 10%. The county reports 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 113 per 100,000, while the national median is 250. Life expectancy for residents is 76.3 years, which is longer than the Florida average of 75.8 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 16.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is slightly lower than the national average of 17%. This summary uses the most recent figures available from federal health and census records to describe local conditions. 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.