Priority Area
External Conditions Affecting Health
External conditions affecting health are in the environments where people live, work and play that influence health throughout the lifespan. These factors, including but not limited to income, employment, social supports, literacy skills and transportation have a major impact on people’s ability to lead long, healthy lives.
Priority Area Goals
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Expand access to high-quality educational opportunities for all across the lifespan.
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Improve access to high-quality health care services for all across the lifespan.
3
Support communities to promote healthy, interconnected, and safe environments.
4
Enhance opportunities to foster economic vitality and resilience for all people.
Indicator Performance
Priority Area Snapshot
11
Objectives
7 of 11
Improving / Met
3
Targets Met
11 of 11
Data Available
SHIP Data Indicator Performance Icon Definitions
Target Met or Exceeded
Indicator has MET the SHIP target value.
Improving
Indicator has NOT met the SHIP target, but the latest value is CLOSER to the target value than the previous value.
Little or No Change
Indicator has NOT met the SHIP target, but the latest value is NO DIFFERENT than the previous value.
Getting Worse
Indicator has NOT met the SHIP target, but the latest value is FARTHER AWAY from the target value than the previous value.
Data Unavailable
Data is currently unavailable or is “Baseline Only” data.
Priority Area Objectives
Each of the sections below expand to present detailed supporting information, metrics, and graphs for each of the priority area objectives.
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| Priority Area | Obj # | Objective | Baseline | Current | SHIP 2022-2026 Target | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECAH | ECAH1.1 | By December 31, 2026, decrease the percentage of individuals aged 25 years and older with no high school diploma in the state of Florida from 11.8% (2019) to 9%. | 11.8% (2019) | 10.4% (2023) | 9.0% | | |
| ECAH | ECAH1.2 | By December 31, 2026, reduce the graduation rate gap between students with physical and/or developmental disabilities and students without physical and/or developmental disabilities from 8.9% (2021) to 6.8%. | 8.9% (2020–2021) | 3.4% (2023–2024) | 6.8% | | |
| ECAH | ECAH2.1 | This Objective is currently under review. | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| ECAH | ECAH2.2 | By December 31, 2026, increase the percentage of adults ages 18 years and older who had a medical check-up in the past year from 76.9% (2020) to 80.7%. | 76.9% (2020) | 79.9% (2024) | 80.7% | | |
| ECAH | ECAH3.1 | By December 31, 2026, increase livable communities* in Florida from 44 (2021) to 75. *A livable community is one that is safe and secure. It offers choices in where to live and how to get around. It serves residents of all ages, ability levels, incomes, races, ethnicities, and other backgrounds. | 44 (2021) | 72 (2023) | 75 | | |
| ECAH | ECAH3.2 | By December 31, 2026, increase the number of trail towns* in the state from 11 (2021) to 20. *Trail towns are vibrant, walkable communities that support healthy residents and economic vitality. | 11 (2021) | 22 (2025) | 20 | | |
| ECAH | ECAH3.3 | By December 31, 2026, decrease the percentage of Floridians with insecure food access* from 12.0% (2019) to 9.6%. *Food insecurity is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life. This can be a temporary situation for a household or can last a long time. Food insecurity is one way we can measure how many people cannot afford food. | 12.0% (2019) | 14.4% (2023) | 9.6% | | |
| ECAH | ECAH3.4 | By December 31, 2026, increase the number of data sources accessible to the public that address Florida environmental public health concerns from 10 (2021) to 20. | 10 (2021) | 37 (2024) | 20 | | |
| ECAH | ECAH3.5 | By December 31, 2026, increase the number of annually sampled private wells to reduce exposure to harmful environmental health threats from 2,875 (2021) to 3,500. | 2,875 (2021) | 1,945 (2023) | 3,500 | | |
| ECAH | ECAH4.1 | By December 31, 2026, decrease the percentage of adults whose poor physical or mental health kept them from doing usual activities on 14 or more of the last 30 days* from 17.8% (2020) to 16%. *Among adults who have had at least one day of poor mental or physical health. | 17.8% (2020) | 19.4% (2024) | 16% | | |
| ECAH | ECAH4.2 | By December 31, 2026, decrease the number of individuals who experience sheltered and unsheltered homelessness from 30,756 (2023) to 27,728. | 30,756 (2023) | 28,498 (2025) | 27,728 | |
| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, decrease the percentage of individuals aged 25 years and older with no high school diploma in the state of Florida from 11.8% (2019) to 9%. | United States Census Bureau, American Community Survey | |
The statewide data table displays the annual percentages of individuals aged 25 years and older in Florida who did not have a high school diploma. The county data maps display the percentages of adults aged 25 years and older with no high school diploma across all Florida counties. The maps highlight geographic variations in educational attainment throughout the state.
Percentage of Individuals Aged 25 Years and Older With No High School Diploma, Florida
| Year | Percent | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10.4% | 9.0% |
| 2022 | 10.7% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| 2020 | 11.5% | 9.0% |
| 2019 | 11.8% | 9.0% |
| 2018 | 12.0% | 9.0% |
Percentage of Individuals Aged 25 Years and Older With No High School Diploma by Florida County
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| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, reduce the graduation rate gap between students with physical and/or developmental disabilities and students without physical and/or developmental disabilities from 8.9% (2021) to 6.8%. | Florida Department of Education (FDOE) | |
The statewide data table displays the annual graduation rate gap between students with physical and/or developmental disabilities and students without these disabilities in Florida. It highlights disparities in educational outcomes between these student groups.
Graduation Rate Gap Between Students With Physical and/or Developmental Disabilities and Students Without Physical and/or Developmental Disabilities, Florida
| Year | Percent Disabled | Percent Non-Disabled | Percent Difference | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 77 | 87.2 | 10.2% | 6.5% |
| 2019 | 80.6 | 87.7 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 2020 | 82.6 | 90.9 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | 82.3 | 91.2 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 2022 | 83.4 | 87.8 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 2023 | 85.5 | 88.4 | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2024 | 86.8 | 90.2 | 3.4% | 6.5% |
Specific county-level data will be displayed when acquired.
| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Objective is currently under review. | This Objective is currently under review. | TBD |
This Objective is currently under review.
This Objective is currently under review.
| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, increase the percentage of adults ages 18 years and older who had a medical check-up in the past year from 76.9% (2020) to 80.7%. | Florida Department of Health (FDOH), Division of Community Health Promotion, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) | |
The statewide data table displays the annual percentage (and ranges) of adults aged 18 years and older who had a medical check-up in the past year in Florida. The county data map displays the percentages of adults who had a medical check-up across all Florida counties. In Florida, the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey data is collected at the state level each year and it is collected at the county level every three years.
Percentage of Adults Ages 18 Years and Older Who Had a Medical Check-Up in the Past Year, Florida
| Year | Percent | Range | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 80.4% | (79.1 - 81.7) | 80.7% |
| 2019 | 78.8% | (77.4 - 80.2) | 80.7% |
| 2020 | 76.9% | (75.3 - 78.5) | 80.7% |
| 2021 | 77.7% | (75.6 - 79.8) | 80.7% |
| 2022 | 77.3% | (75.8 - 78.9) | 80.7% |
| 2023 | 78.9% | (77.4 - 80.5) | 80.7% |
| 2024 | 79.9% | (78.5 - 81.4) | 80.7% |
Percentage of Adults Ages 18 Years and Older Who Had a Medical Check-Up in the Past Year by Florida County
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2019
| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, increase livable communities* in Florida from 44 (2021) to 75. *A livable community is one that is safe and secure. It offers choices in where to live and how to get around. It serves residents of all ages, ability levels, incomes, races, ethnicities, and other backgrounds. | AARP (Age-Friendly Communities, Challenge Grant Implementation), Florida Department of Transportation (Safe Mobility for Life Program, Vision Zero, Complete Streets) | |
The statewide data table displays the number of livable communities in Florida. A livable community is one that is safe and secure. It offers choices in where to live and how to get around. It serves residents of all ages, ability levels, incomes, races, ethnicities, and other backgrounds.
Number of Livable Communities, Florida
| Year | Count | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 44 | 75 |
| 2023 | 72 | 75 |
County-level data not applicable for this indicator.
| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, increase the number of trail towns* in the state from 11 (2021) to 20. *Trail towns are vibrant, walkable communities that support healthy residents and economic vitality. | Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) | |
The statewide data table displays the number of trail towns by year in Florida. Trail towns are vibrant, walkable communities that support healthy residents and economic vitality.
Number of Trail Towns Statewide, Florida
| Year | Count | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 | 20 |
| 2022 | 13 | 20 |
| 2023 | 18 | 20 |
| 2024 | 19 | 20 |
| 2025 | 22 | 20 |
County-level data not applicable for this indicator.
| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, decrease the percentage of Floridians with insecure food access* from 12.0% (2019) to 9.6%. *Food insecurity is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life. This can be a temporary situation for a household or can last a long time. Food insecurity is one way we can measure how many people cannot afford food. | Feeding America “Map the Meal Gap” | |
The statewide data table displays the percentage of individuals with insecure food access in Florida. The county data maps display the percentage of individuals with insecure food access across all Florida counties. Food insecurity is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life. This can be a temporary situation for a household or can last a long time. Food insecurity is one way to measure how many people cannot afford food.
Percentage of Individuals With Insecure Food Access, Florida
| Year | Percent | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 13.0% | 9.6% |
| 2019 | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| 2020 | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| 2022 | 13.2% | 9.6% |
| 2023 | 14.4% | 9.6% |
Percentage of Individuals With Insecure Food Access by Florida County
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| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, increase the number of data sources accessible to the public that address Florida environmental public health concerns from 10 (2021) to 20. | Florida Department of Health (FDOH), Division of Disease Control and Health Protection, Bureau of Environmental Health | |
The statewide data table displays the number of data sources accessible to the public that address Florida environmental public health concerns.
Number of Data Sources Accessible to the Public That Address Florida Environmental Public Health Concerns, Florida
| Year | Count | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | 20 |
| 2022 | 10 | 20 |
| 2023 | 10 | 20 |
| 2024 | 37 | 20 |
County-level data not applicable for this indicator.
| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, increase the number of annually sampled private wells to reduce exposure to harmful environmental health threats from 2,875 (2021) to 3,500. | Florida Department of Health (FDOH), Division of Disease Control and Health Protection, Bureau of Environmental Health | |
The statewide data table displays the number of annually sampled private wells in Florida from 2018 to 2023.
Number of Annually Sampled Private Wells, Florida
| Year | Count | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4,100 | 3,500 |
| 2019 | 4,170 | 3,500 |
| 2020 | 2,232 | 3,500 |
| 2021 | 2,875 | 3,500 |
| 2022 | 2,056 | 3,500 |
| 2023 | 1,945 | 3,500 |
Specific county-level data will be displayed when acquired.
| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, decrease the percentage of adults whose poor physical or mental health kept them from doing usual activities on 14 or more of the last 30 days* from 17.8% (2020) to 16%. *Among adults who have had at least one day of poor mental or physical health. | Florida Department of Health (FDOH), Division of Community Health Promotion, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) | |
The statewide data table displays the annual percentage (and ranges) of adults whose physical or mental health kept them from doing usual activities on 14 or more of the past 30 days (among adults who have had at least one day of poor mental or physical health) in Florida. The county data map displays the percentages of adults whose physical or mental health kept them from doing usual activities across all Florida counties. In Florida, the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey data is collected at the state level each year and it is collected at the county level every three years.
Percentage of Adults Whose Poor Physical or Mental Health Kept Them From Doing Usual Activities on 14 or More of the Last 30 Days, Florida
| Year | Percent | Range | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 18.3% | (16.5 - 20) | 16.0% |
| 2019 | 18.3% | (16.6 - 19.9) | 16.0% |
| 2020 | 17.8% | (15.7 - 19.9) | 16.0% |
| 2021 | 18.4% | (15.7 - 21.1) | 16.0% |
| 2023 | 18.7% | (16.7 - 21.1) | 16.0% |
| 2024 | 19.4% | (17.5 - 21.3) | 16.0% |
Percentage of Adults Whose Poor Physical or Mental Health Kept Them From Doing Usual Activities on 14 or More of the Last 30 Days by Florida County
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| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, decrease the number of individuals who experience sheltered and unsheltered homelessness from 30,756 (2023) to 27,728. | Florida Department of Children and Families (FDCF) | |
The statewide data table displays the annual counts of individuals who experience sheltered and unsheltered homelessness in Florida. The county data maps display the counts of individuals who experience sheltered and unsheltered homelessness across all Florida counties. The maps highlight regional variations and trends in homelessness.
Number of Individuals Who Experience Sheltered and Unsheltered Homelessness, Florida
| Year | Count | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 29,717 | 27,728 |
| 2019 | 28,328 | 27,728 |
| 2020 | 27,487 | 27,728 |
| 2021 | 21,121 | 27,728 |
| 2022 | 25,959 | 27,728 |
| 2023 | 30,756 | 27,728 |
| 2024 | 31,362 | 27,728 |
| 2025 | 28,498 | 27,728 |
Number of Individuals Who Experience Sheltered and Unsheltered Homelessness by Florida County
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