Wakulla County Health Data

Wakulla County, Florida

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Wakulla County, Florida

Wakulla's life expectancy lags national pace

Residents of Wakulla County live to an average of 74.5 years, about 4 years shorter than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's poor or fair health rate of 16.6% sits close to the national benchmark of 17%, suggesting health challenges are broadly in line with the nation as a whole.

Trailing Florida on longevity

Wakulla's life expectancy of 74.5 years falls 1.3 years behind Florida's state average of 75.8 years. However, the county outperforms the state on insurance access: its uninsured rate of 11.4% beats Florida's 14.4% average by 3 percentage points.

Healthcare access varies across region

Wakulla has the same primary care provider density as Washington County (32 per 100K) but lags Walton County's 45 providers per 100K. Mental health support is stronger here at 85 providers per 100K—matching Walton and nearly doubling Washington's 35.

Strong insurance coverage, tight provider access

With an 11.4% uninsured rate, Wakulla ranks as Florida's most insured of these three counties. Yet primary care access remains constrained at 32 providers per 100K, meaning residents often travel farther for routine checkups and preventive care.

Ensure your family's health security

Wakulla's low uninsured rate reflects strong community enrollment in coverage options. If you're among the 11.4% without insurance, visit healthcare.gov or Florida's health marketplace today to explore plans that fit your budget and keep your family protected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Wakulla County, FL?
Wakulla County has a health score of 49/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #29 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 Wakulla County?
Life expectancy in Wakulla County is 74.5 years. The Florida state average is 75.8 years, making Wakulla County below the state average.
How does Wakulla County health compare to the Florida average?
Wakulla County's health score of 49/100 is above the Florida average of 42/100. Life expectancy is 74.5 years vs. the state average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 11.4% vs. 14.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Wakulla County?
Key health factors for Wakulla County include: life expectancy (74.5 years), uninsured rate (11.4%), and primary care physician access (32:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 85:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Wakulla County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 49/100 ("Below Average"), Wakulla County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Florida. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.5 years. 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Wakulla County healthier than the Florida average?
Wakulla County's health score of 49/100 exceeds the Florida average of 42/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Wakulla County has better primary care access (32:1 ratio) than the state average (52:1).

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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.