Columbia County
FloridaFIPS 12023
Pop. 69,6982 HospitalsSVI 0.91RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Columbia County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.8% | 11.2% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.3% | 35.9% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 13.6% | 14.4% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.1 | 5.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 12,795.095 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
32
Primary Care Physicians
43.8 per 100k
151
NPs & PAs
206.7 per 100k
44
Dentists
67
Hospital Beds
0.9 per 1,000
$12,269.51
Medicare Per Capita
1856.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Columbia County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.7% | — | |
| Obesity | 40.0% | — | |
| Depression | 20.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | — | |
| COPD | 10.6% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 18.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.2% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 24.8% | — | |
| Disability | 35.9% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 31.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% | — | |
| Uninsured | 15.0% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.91
Socioeconomic Status0.83
Household Composition & Disability0.82
Minority Status & Language0.65
Housing Type & Transportation0.97
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Columbia County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Florida Lake City Hospital | Lake City | 141 | Rural |
| North Fl/south Ga Veterans Health Syste | Lake City | 439 | Rural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center | 2020 | Complete |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.