Union County Health Data
Union County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.3
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 Union County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.7% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.3% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.3% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.7% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 6.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.4% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Union County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Union County Life Expectancy Lower Than State and National Norms
Health data brief for Union County, Florida.
Life expectancy in Union County is 67.9 years, which is roughly nine years lower than the national average of 77 years and nearly eight years lower than the Florida state average of 75.8 years. In addition to this mortality data, 22.6% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 10.6%, which is lower than the Florida average of 14.4% and closer to the national average of 10%. Access to clinical care includes 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health services are provided at a rate of 58 providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 250. These data points provide a factual overview of the county's health environment. 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.