Santa Rosa County
FloridaFIPS 12113
Pop. 188,0003 HospitalsSVI 0.32RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Santa Rosa County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.4% | 11.2% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 31.1% | 35.9% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 9.7% | 14.4% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.8 | 5.2 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,239.481 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
100
Primary Care Physicians
49.2 per 100k
231
NPs & PAs
113.7 per 100k
61
Dentists
152
Hospital Beds
0.8 per 1,000
$12,392.38
Medicare Per Capita
1704.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Santa Rosa County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.2% | — | |
| Obesity | 32.2% | — | |
| Depression | 19.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | — | |
| COPD | 7.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.7% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.4% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.8% | — | |
| Disability | 30.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 20.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 10.5% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.32
Socioeconomic Status0.34
Household Composition & Disability0.19
Minority Status & Language0.53
Housing Type & Transportation0.44
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Santa Rosa County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Breeze Hospital | Gulf Breeze | 77 | |
| Jay Hospital | Jay | 25 | CAH |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | Milton | 129 |
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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.