Counties with the highest heart disease rates in Florida

Written by:
July 7, 2023
Canva

Counties with the highest heart disease rates in Florida

Heart disease has been the #1 cause of death in the United States since 1950.

Coronary heart disease, referring to damaged major blood vessels within the heart, is commonly caused by plaque buildup that narrows arteries and restricts blood flow. Lifestyle and genetics are major factors determining the likelihood of coronary heart disease; treatments range from lifestyle changes to surgery. American men in the last decade were twice as likely to die from heart disease than women, according to CDC data.

Stacker investigated the counties with the highest heart disease rates in Florida using data from the CDC. Keep reading to see if your county is among those with the highest rate of heart disease in your home state.

You may also like: Counties with the worst droughts in Florida
1 / 25
Canva

#25. Okeechobee

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.5%
2 / 25
Canva

#24. Taylor

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.5%
3 / 25
Canva

#23. Gulf

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.6%
4 / 25
Jen Wolf // Shutterstock

#22. Hamilton

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.6%
5 / 25
Nadezda Murmakova // Shutterstock

#21. Lee

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.6%
You may also like: Metros in Florida that are best for nurses
6 / 25
Terry Kelly // Shutterstock

#20. Washington

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.6%
7 / 25
Canva

#19. Hernando

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.7%
8 / 25
Canva

#18. Martin

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.7%
9 / 25
Canva

#17. Collier

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.9%
10 / 25
Canva

#16. Flagler

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.9%
You may also like: Counties with the lowest cost of living in Florida
11 / 25
Creative Couple Media // Shutterstock

#15. Sarasota

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.0%
12 / 25
Susan C. Brown // Shutterstock

#14. Holmes

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.1%
13 / 25
Canva

#13. Franklin

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.2%
14 / 25
Canva

#12. Madison

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.3%
15 / 25
Canva

#11. Marion

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.4%
You may also like: The top careers hiring for AI skills in Florida, according to job postings
16 / 25
Canva

#10. Indian River

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.5%
17 / 25
Canva

#9. Dixie

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.6%
18 / 25
Canva

#8. DeSoto

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.7%
19 / 25
Canva

#7. Levy

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.8%
20 / 25
Canva

#6. Putnam

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 11.1%
You may also like: Counties where children have the best opportunity for economic mobility in Florida
21 / 25
Canva

#5. Charlotte

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 11.8%
22 / 25
Felix Mizioznikov // Shutterstock

#4. Glades

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 11.8%
23 / 25
Canva

#3. Citrus

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 12.0%
24 / 25
Canva

#2. Highlands

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 12.4%
25 / 25
Canva

#1. Sumter

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 13.4%
You may also like: Florida ranks #40 in mental health care deserts

Trending Now