According to data collected on December 12, 2024, from County Health Rankings & Roadmaps by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, there are substantial disparities in life expectancy and health across Florida’s counties. While Florida’s overall life expectancy averages 78.5 years, several counties surpass this figure, reflecting impressive health indicators.
This article reviews the 25 counties in Florida where residents live the longest, with life expectancies ranging from 77.5 years in Leon County to 84.7 years in Collier County. Each county profile outlines life expectancy, the difference between county and state averages (in years and months), and the percentage of residents who rate their health as fair to poor.
The differences in life expectancy highlight significant health benefits in particular Florida communities. Notably, residents of Collier County are projected to live over six years longer than the state average. Meanwhile, the lowest life expectancy in this group, Leon County, is only one year below the state average. Interestingly, the percentage of residents reporting fair to poor health in these counties varies between 12% and 25%, indicating that other factors apart from self-reported health status also influence longevity.
#25. Leon County
In Leon County, the life expectancy is 77.5 years, which is 1 year below the state average. About 15% of the population reports their health as fair to poor.
#24. Walton County
Walton County has a life expectancy of 77.6 years, which is 11 months shy of the state average. In this county, 14% of residents report fair to poor health status.
#23. Alachua County
Alachua County has a life expectancy of 77.9 years, which is 7 months below the state average. In this area, 15% of residents rate their health as fair to poor.
#22. Hillsborough County
In Hillsborough County, life expectancy is also 77.9 years, which is 7 months under the state average. Here, 15% of the residents report fair to poor health.
#21. Pinellas County
Pinellas County’s life expectancy stands at 77.9 years, which is 7 months lower than the state average. Approximately 14% of residents report their health status as fair to poor.
#20. Flagler County
Flagler County has a life expectancy of 78.0 years, trailing the state average by 6 months. In this county, 15% of residents assess their health as fair to poor.
#19. DeSoto County
In DeSoto County, the life expectancy is 78.1 years, which is 5 months below the state average. About 25% of the population reports their health is fair to poor.
#18. Osceola County
Osceola County also has a life expectancy of 78.1 years, which is 5 months below the state average, with 19% of residents reporting fair to poor health.
#17. St. Lucie County
St. Lucie County’s life expectancy is 78.7 years, which is 2 months above the state average. Here, 17% of the residents rate their health as fair to poor.
#16. Sumter County
Sumter County boasts a life expectancy of 78.8 years, exceeding the state average by 4 months. In this county, 14% of citizens report their health as fair or poor.
#15. Indian River County
In Indian River County, life expectancy is 79.0 years, which is 6 months above the state average. Approximately 15% of residents indicate their health status as fair to poor.
#14. Orange County
Orange County’s life expectancy stands at 79.3 years, exceeding the state average by 10 months. In this county, 17% of residents describe their health as fair to poor.
#13. Seminole County
Seminole County has a life expectancy of 79.5 years, which is 1 year longer than the state average. Here, 12% of residents report their health as fair to poor.
#12. Charlotte County
Charlotte County boasts a life expectancy of 79.6 years, exceeding the state average by 1 year and 1 month. About 15% of residents evaluate their health as fair to poor.
#11. Broward County
Broward County has a life expectancy of 79.7 years, which is 1 year and 2 months longer than the state average. Here, 16% of residents report their health as fair to poor.
#10. Manatee County
Manatee County’s life expectancy is 80.0 years, which is 1 year and 6 months more than the state average. Around 15% of residents consider their health to be fair or poor.
#9. Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County has a life expectancy of 80.2 years, which exceeds the state average by 1 year and 8 months. In this area, 20% of the population reports fair to poor health.
#8. Sarasota County
Sarasota County records a life expectancy of 80.3 years, 1 year and 10 months above the state average. Here, 13% of residents rate their health as fair to poor.
#7. Glades County
In Glades County, life expectancy is 80.6 years, surpassing the state average by 2 years and 1 month. Approximately 23% of residents report their health as fair to poor.
#6. Monroe County
Monroe County also has a life expectancy of 80.6 years, exceeding the state average by 2 years and 1 month. Here, 14% of residents indicate their health as fair to poor.
#5. Martin County
Martin County has a life expectancy of 80.7 years, which is 2 years and 2 months longer than the state average. About 13% of residents rate their health as fair to poor.
#4. Palm Beach County
In Palm Beach County, the life expectancy is 81.0 years, 2 years and 6 months above the state average. In this county, 15% of residents report their health as fair to poor.
#3. St. Johns County
In St. Johns County, life expectancy is 81.1 years, exceeding the state average by 2 years and 7 months. Here, 12% of residents report their health as fair to poor.
#2. Lee County
Lee County has a life expectancy of 81.2 years, surpassing the state average by 2 years and 8 months. In this county, 15% of residents assess their health status as fair to poor.
#1. Collier County
Collier County boasts the highest life expectancy at 84.7 years, which is 6 years and 2 months above the state average. Here, 15% of residents perceive their health as fair to poor.
