Seminole County Health Data

Seminole County, Florida

CDC County Health Rankings

Health 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

MeasureSeminoleState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity29.3%34.8%37.6%5.5 pts better than state
Diabetes9.8%11.4%11.2%1.6 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure29.4%33.2%33.5%3.8 pts better than state
Depression16.7%19.3%24.1%2.6 pts better than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureSeminoleState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking10.8%15.5%16.3%4.7 pts better than state
Binge Drinking17.1%17.0%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity20.5%26.2%27.0%5.7 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureSeminoleState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup76.7%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

MeasureSeminoleState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress15.7%18.8%18.6%3.1 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration36.6%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Life expectancy

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.

Get Care in Seminole County, Florida

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Oviedo Medical Center

ER
3/5
(615) 850-6055
8300 Red Bug Lake Rd, Oviedo, FL 32765
Acute Care HospitalsProprietary

Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital

ER
2/5
(407) 321-4500
1401 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771
Acute Care HospitalsProprietary

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Seminole County, FL?
Seminole County has a health score of 70/100, rated "Average." It ranks #3 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.
What is the life expectancy in Seminole County?
Life expectancy in Seminole County is 79.1 years. The Florida state average is 75.8 years, making Seminole County above the state average.
How does Seminole County health compare to the Florida average?
Seminole County's health score of 70/100 is above the Florida average of 42/100. Life expectancy is 79.1 years vs. the state average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 11.5% vs. 14.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Seminole County?
Key health factors for Seminole County include: life expectancy (79.1 years), uninsured rate (11.5%), and primary care physician access (79:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 227:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Seminole County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 70/100 ("Average"), Seminole County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Florida. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.1 years. 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Seminole County healthier than the Florida average?
Seminole County's health score of 70/100 exceeds the Florida average of 42/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.