St. Lucie County Health Data
St. Lucie County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
188
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.8 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.8
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. Lucie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | St. Lucie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.9% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 33.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 18.1% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | St. Lucie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | St. Lucie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.1% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.7% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | St. Lucie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare St. Lucie County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
St. Lucie County Primary Care Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for St. Lucie County, Florida.
St. Lucie County has 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. This clinical care ratio exists alongside a life expectancy of 78.2 years, which is higher than the Florida state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 19.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 14.1%, nearly identical to the state average of 14.4% but higher than the national average of 10%. Mental health services are provided by 188 practitioners per 100,000 residents, which remains below the national median of 250 per 100,000. These measurements summarize the current provider availability and reported health status in the county. 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.