Gadsden County
FloridaFIPS 12039
Pop. 43,8262 HospitalsSVI 0.97RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Gadsden County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 13.8% | 11.2% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 44.3% | 35.9% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 16.4% | 14.4% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.3 | 5.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 12,920.24 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
11
Primary Care Physicians
25.1 per 100k
43
NPs & PAs
98.1 per 100k
11
Dentists
987
Hospital Beds
22.5 per 1,000
$12,412.2
Medicare Per Capita
1727.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Gadsden County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 19.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 44.8% | — | |
| Depression | 16.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | — | |
| COPD | 11.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 19.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 6.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.9% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 29.3% | — | |
| Disability | 39.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 31.5% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 11.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 18.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.97
Socioeconomic Status0.89
Household Composition & Disability0.97
Minority Status & Language0.95
Housing Type & Transportation0.94
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Gadsden County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State Hospital Unit 14 Psych | Chattahoochee | 949 | |
| Florida State Hospital Unit 31 Med | Chattahoochee | 24 |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gadsden Community Hospital | 2005 | Converted |
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.