Wakulla County is the Nature Coast gateway — a lightly developed, heavily forested county directly south of Tallahassee, bordering the Gulf of Mexico along the Big Bend's beginning. Crawfordville serves as the county seat and is effectively a suburb of Tallahassee, with many residents commuting north to state government jobs, Florida State University, or FAMU. This proximity to Tallahassee significantly shapes the county's health insurance landscape.
Wakulla Springs — one of the world's largest freshwater springs and a Florida State Park — defines Wakulla County's identity as much as any other landmark. The springs, along with the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and significant coastal wetlands, make Wakulla County a destination for ecotourism, kayaking, fishing, and hunting. These outdoor industries employ a seasonal and part-time workforce that often lacks employer-sponsored insurance.
The county's connection to Tallahassee means that state employees and university workers (who have access to Florida's State Group Insurance Program) make up a meaningful share of Wakulla County's insured population. Private sector workers, the self-employed, and those between government jobs rely on the ACA marketplace. Two carriers — Florida Blue and Ambetter — provide meaningful competition in Wakulla County.
Wakulla County has two ACA marketplace carriers in 2026: Florida Blue and Ambetter from Sunshine Health. This provides meaningful competition for Silver plan shoppers. Compare both carriers at HealthCare.gov using your Crawfordville zip code.
The following income thresholds govern ACA marketplace subsidy eligibility for 2026, using the 2025 federal poverty level. Florida has not expanded Medicaid — adults in Wakulla County below 100% FPL without dependent children fall into the coverage gap.
| Household Size | 100% FPL | 150% FPL | 200% FPL | 300% FPL | 400% FPL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,060 | $22,590 | $30,120 | $45,180 | $60,240 |
| 2 people | $20,440 | $30,660 | $40,880 | $61,320 | $81,760 |
| 3 people | $25,820 | $38,730 | $51,640 | $77,460 | $103,280 |
| 4 people | $31,200 | $46,800 | $62,400 | $93,600 | $124,800 |
Wakulla County does not have a full-service hospital within its borders. Residents rely on Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) and Capital Regional Medical Center, both just north in Leon County. Both participate in Florida Blue and Ambetter networks. This makes network access in Leon County the most important factor when selecting a Wakulla County health plan.
The nature and outdoor recreation economy — guided fishing trips, hunting operations, ecotourism — creates a self-employed workforce in Wakulla County. These business owners can deduct 100% of their ACA health insurance premiums as a business expense, making marketplace plans particularly tax-efficient. If you operate a charter fishing or nature tourism business, a licensed agent can help you structure your coverage most efficiently.
Wakulla County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the Big Bend region, driven by housing development for Tallahassee commuters. New residents who recently relocated from other parts of Florida or other states have a Special Enrollment Period triggered by their move. If you moved to Crawfordville or Wakulla County in the last 60 days, contact us at to enroll.
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