Wakulla County Health Data
Wakulla County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
85
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.9
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 Wakulla County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wakulla | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.5% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wakulla | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% | 26.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wakulla | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.2% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.6% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wakulla | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wakulla County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wakulla County Primary Care Ratio Significantly Below National Median
Health data brief for Wakulla County, Florida.
Wakulla County has 32 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure less than half of the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. For mental health services, the county records 85 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate among county residents is 11.4%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 14.4% but remains above the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in Wakulla is 74.5 years, while the state average is 75.8 years and the national average is 77 years. Furthermore, 16.6% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a rate nearly matching the national average of 17%. These figures reflect local clinical access and health outcomes compared to state and federal benchmarks. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Wakulla County, Florida
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Wakulla County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.