Gulf County
FloridaFIPS 12045
Pop. 14,1921 HospitalSVI 0.71RUCC 8 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Gulf County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.6% | 11.2% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.4% | 35.9% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 14.1% | 14.4% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.9 | 5.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,295.792 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
8
Primary Care Physicians
51.0 per 100k
25
NPs & PAs
159.3 per 100k
6
Dentists
19
Hospital Beds
1.2 per 1,000
$12,842.9
Medicare Per Capita
1653.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Gulf County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.2% | — | |
| Obesity | 35.3% | — | |
| Depression | 19.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | — | |
| COPD | 9.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.3% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 21.5% | — | |
| Disability | 34.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 27.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 12.5% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.71
Socioeconomic Status0.61
Household Composition & Disability0.63
Minority Status & Language0.57
Housing Type & Transportation0.79
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Gulf County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf | Port Saint Joe | 19 | Rural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Pines Hospital | 2005 | 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.