Walton County Health Data
Walton County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
45.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.0 per 100K
Dentists
8.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.8
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 Walton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Walton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.6% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.7% | 19.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Walton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 5.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Walton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.0% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 73.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Walton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Walton County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Walton County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Benchmark
Health data brief for Walton County, Florida.
Walton County maintains a mental health provider ratio of 80 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000. The county also has 45 primary care providers for every 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 76.9 years, which is longer than the Florida state average of 75.8 years and closely aligns with the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 13.8%, slightly below the state average of 14.4% but higher than the national average of 10%. Residents reporting poor or fair health account for 16.0% of the population, which is slightly lower than the national average of 17%. These data points provide a statistical overview of the health landscape in the county. 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.