Sarasota County Health Data
Sarasota County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
212
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.6%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.0 per 100K
Dentists
10.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.0
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 Sarasota County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sarasota | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.3% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.7% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sarasota | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 6.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sarasota | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.0% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 10.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sarasota | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sarasota 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
Sarasota County Reports Lower Rate of Poor Health Than Average
Health data brief for Sarasota County, Florida.
In Sarasota County, 13.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 80.3 years, significantly higher than the Florida state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. For medical care access, there are 79 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 212 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 13.4%, lower than the state average of 14.4% but higher than the national average of 10%. These metrics provide a quantitative overview of health and access in the county without making causal connections between the data points. 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.