Suwannee County Health Data
Suwannee County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.5%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 13.5 per 100K
Dentists
2.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.2
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 Suwannee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Suwannee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 11.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.4% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Suwannee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.5% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Suwannee | 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) | 49.4% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Suwannee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Suwannee County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Suwannee County Primary Care Ratio Significantly Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Suwannee County, Florida.
Suwannee County has 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is one-fifth of the national median of 70 per 100,000. This clinical availability metric is paired with a life expectancy of 72.9 years, lower than the Florida state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Data indicates that 20.5% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 15.7%, which is higher than the Florida average of 14.4% and the national average of 10%. For mental health services, the county has 80 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics reflect the health outcomes and provider access currently measured in the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Suwannee 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.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Suwannee County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.