Union County Health Data

Union County, Florida

Health Score

23/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

67.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

67.9 yr

State avg 75.8 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.6%

State avg 14.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

31

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

58

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Union County, Florida

Union County faces Florida's bleakest health outlook

At 67.9 years, Union County's life expectancy is nearly 8.5 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years—the lowest in Florida. With 22.6% of residents reporting poor or fair health, the county confronts a health crisis requiring urgent intervention.

Worst health outcomes in all of Florida

Union County's 67.9-year life expectancy is 7.9 years below Florida's 75.8-year average—a catastrophic gap—and its 22.6% poor/fair health rate is the highest in the state. Though 10.6% are uninsured (better than state average), outcomes suggest deeper structural health barriers.

Dramatically worse than all comparable counties

Union County residents live 13.1 years fewer than St. Johns County (81.0 years) and 9.8 years fewer than Sumter County (78.4 years). Its 22.6% poor/fair health rate is 1.1 percentage points worse than even Taylor County's crisis-level rates.

Critical shortage of all healthcare providers

Union County has only 31 primary care doctors per 100,000 residents and 58 mental health providers per 100,000—among Florida's most severe shortages. Even the 10.6% with insurance struggle to find accessible care in this rural healthcare desert.

Health insurance is step one toward survival

Union County's uninsured residents cannot delay: call 211 or visit FloridaHealthFinder.gov immediately to enroll in Medicaid or ACA coverage. Every person deserves insurance protection, and for Union County's most vulnerable residents, coverage access to distant providers is literally a matter of life expectancy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Union County, FL?
Union County has a health score of 23/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #55 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 Union County?
Life expectancy in Union County is 67.9 years. The Florida state average is 75.8 years, making Union County below the state average.
How does Union County health compare to the Florida average?
Union County's health score of 23/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. Life expectancy is 67.9 years vs. the state average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 10.6% vs. 14.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Union County?
Key health factors for Union County include: life expectancy (67.9 years), uninsured rate (10.6%), and primary care physician access (31:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 58:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Union County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 23/100 ("Below Average"), Union County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Florida. Residents have a life expectancy of 67.9 years. 10.6% 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 Union County?
Union County's health score of 23/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. The uninsured rate of 10.6% 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.