Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.5 per 100K
Dentists
11.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.7
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.1% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.0% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 7.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.8% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 7.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington 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
Nearly One in Four Washington County Residents Report Poor Health
Health data brief for Washington County, Florida.
Washington County reports a poor or fair health rate of 22.9%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. This metric is accompanied by a life expectancy of 72.6 years, trailing both the Florida state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of health coverage, the county's uninsured rate is 16.7%, which sits above the state average of 14.4% and the national average of 10%. Access to medical professionals includes 32 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, the county has 35 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which is notably lower than the national median of 250. These statistics describe the county's relative position within state and national health 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.