Volusia County Health Data
Volusia County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
176
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 67.5 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.4
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 Volusia County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Volusia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.4% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Volusia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Volusia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.8% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 73.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Volusia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 18.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Volusia 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
Volusia County Reports Health Status Closer to National Average
Health data brief for Volusia County, Florida.
In Volusia County, 16.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure slightly lower than the national average of 17%. This health status metric is reported alongside a life expectancy of 75.0 years, which is just below the Florida average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 12.8%, lower than the Florida state average of 14.4% but higher than the national average of 10%. Regarding clinical access, Volusia County has 68 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly reaching the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 176 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics are based on current provider counts and survey data. 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.