St. Johns County Health Data
St. Johns County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
11.3%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 95.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.7
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 St. Johns County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | St. Johns | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.7% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 6.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.6% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | St. Johns | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.1% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.1% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 9.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | St. Johns | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.0% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 13.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | St. Johns | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.0% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 8.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare St. Johns 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
St. Johns County Uninsured Rate Is Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for St. Johns County, Florida.
The uninsured rate in St. Johns County is 8.0%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 14.4% and the national average of 10%. This metric is accompanied by a life expectancy of 81.0 years, exceeding the state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Statistics indicate that 11.3% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Access to medical professionals includes 95 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. However, the county has 147 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These data points provide a snapshot of the insurance and clinical landscape in the region. Explore state-level data.
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.