Taylor County Health Data

Taylor County, Florida

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Taylor County, Florida

Taylor County's life expectancy significantly trails U.S. average

At 72.6 years, Taylor County residents live nearly 3.8 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 21.7% reporting poor or fair health—the highest rate in Florida—the county faces acute health challenges.

Florida's poorest health outcomes

Taylor County's 72.6-year life expectancy is 3.2 years below Florida's 75.8-year average, and its 21.7% poor/fair health rate is the worst in the state. At 13.4% uninsured, the county's coverage rate slightly beats the state average, yet health outcomes remain dire.

Worst health outcomes among regional peers

Taylor County residents live 8.4 years fewer than St. Johns County (81.0 years) and nearly match Suwannee's 72.9-year life expectancy. Its 21.7% poor/fair health rate exceeds all neighboring counties, indicating systemic health equity challenges.

Limited providers in a rural healthcare desert

Taylor County has only 46 primary care doctors per 100,000 residents and 51 mental health providers per 100,000—among Florida's lowest densities. Though 13.4% are uninsured, the shortage of available providers severely limits care access even for the insured.

Coverage alone isn't enough—seek available care

While Taylor County's 13.4% uninsured rate is relatively low, residents still need health insurance to access care and prevent catastrophic costs. Those without coverage should enroll via Florida Medicaid or the ACA marketplace, then work with local community health centers to address deferred care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Taylor County, FL?
Taylor County has a health score of 26/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #50 out of 67 counties in Florida (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Taylor County?
Life expectancy in Taylor County is 72.6 years. The Florida state average is 75.8 years, making Taylor County below the state average.
How does Taylor County health compare to the Florida average?
Taylor County's health score of 26/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. Life expectancy is 72.6 years vs. the state average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 13.4% vs. 14.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Taylor County?
Key health factors for Taylor County include: life expectancy (72.6 years), uninsured rate (13.4%), and primary care physician access (46:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 51:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Taylor County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 26/100 ("Below Average"), Taylor County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Florida. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.6 years. 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Taylor County?
Taylor County's health score of 26/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. The uninsured rate of 13.4% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.