Taylor County Health Data
Taylor County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.3
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 Taylor County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.9% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.4% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.3% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Taylor | 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) | 50.2% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.2% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Taylor County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Taylor County Mental Health Provider Access Below National Median
Health data brief for Taylor County, Florida.
Taylor County has 51 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is about one-fifth of the national median of 250 per 100,000. This clinical provider ratio is reported alongside a life expectancy of 72.6 years, which is shorter than the Florida average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 21.7% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 13.4%, which is lower than the state average of 14.4% but higher than the national average of 10%. Primary care access includes 46 providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70 per 100,000. These metrics describe the current healthcare landscape and general health status 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.