Seminole County Health Data
Seminole County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
227
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.7
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 Seminole County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Seminole | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.3% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 16.7% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Seminole | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 5.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Seminole | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.7% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 8.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Seminole | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Seminole 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
Seminole County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Seminole County, Florida.
Life expectancy in Seminole County is 79.1 years, which is longer than the Florida state average of 75.8 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. This health metric coincides with an uninsured rate of 11.5%, which is lower than the Florida average of 14.4% but higher than the national average of 10%. Data shows that 14.6% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a figure that sits below the national average of 17%. Regarding clinical care access, the county has 79 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, there are 227 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These figures are part of the ongoing assessment of county-level clinical availability and health outcomes. 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.