St. Johns County Health Data
St. Johns County, Florida
Health Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
95
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
147
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in St. Johns County, Florida
St. Johns County leads the nation in longevity
With a life expectancy of 81.0 years, St. Johns County residents live substantially longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Only 11.3% report poor or fair health—well below the national average of 17.3%—reflecting one of Florida's healthiest populations.
Florida's healthiest county by life expectancy
St. Johns County's 81.0-year life expectancy towers over Florida's 75.8-year state average, a remarkable 5.2-year advantage. At 8.0% uninsured, the county has the strongest health insurance coverage in the state, far exceeding Florida's 14.4% average.
Outpaces all nearby counties by significant margins
St. Johns County residents live 5.8 years longer than Volusia County (75.0 years) and 2.8 years longer than Seminole County (79.1 years). Its 8.0% uninsured rate is the lowest among regional peers, demonstrating exceptional health equity and access.
Excellent providers and insurance coverage
St. Johns has 95 primary care doctors per 100,000 residents and 147 mental health providers per 100,000, offering strong specialist access. With only 8.0% uninsured, nearly all residents can seek regular preventive and specialty care without financial barriers.
Maintain your health insurance advantage
St. Johns County's exceptional health outcomes reflect high insurance coverage rates; those without coverage should immediately explore options through the Florida Health Insurance Marketplace or local community health centers. Annual enrollment checks ensure you keep the protection that supports this thriving community.
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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.