Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Florida
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Washington County, Florida
Washington faces significant health headwinds
Washington County's life expectancy of 72.6 years ranks 6.3 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years—the steepest gap among the three counties. Its poor or fair health rate of 22.9% nearly approaches the national figure, but the gap in longevity signals deeper health inequities at work.
Lagging Florida on multiple health fronts
Washington's life expectancy of 72.6 years trails Florida's state average of 75.8 years by 3.2 years, the largest gap of the three counties. The county also carries Florida's highest uninsured rate at 16.7%, versus the state average of 14.4%, compounding healthcare access challenges.
Lowest provider density in the region
Washington has 32 primary care providers per 100K, matching Wakulla but falling well behind Walton's 45. Mental health provider access is most strained here at 35 per 100K—less than half Wakulla's 85 and well below Walton's 80.
Insurance gaps compound limited access
At 16.7% uninsured, Washington has the highest rate among the three counties, meaning one in six residents lack basic coverage. Combined with only 32 primary care providers and 35 mental health providers per 100K, residents face significant barriers to preventive and specialty care.
Coverage is the first step forward
With 16.7% of Washington County uninsured, accessing affordable coverage is urgent. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to enroll in a health plan—coverage opens doors to preventive care, screenings, and treatment that can extend and improve your life.
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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.