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Florida Veterans Data Dashboard

Florida Veterans Data

Comprehensive insights into military service history and mental health challenges among Florida's veteran population.

Florida Veterans At A Glance

Veteran Population

1.5M

Florida has the 3rd largest veteran population in the U.S.

Annual Suicides

540+

Veteran suicides reported annually in Florida (2019 data)

Service Periods

42%

Served during Gulf War era (post-9/11 period has highest suicide rates)

Military Service Eras of Florida Veterans

World War II (1941-1945)

Population: ~25,000 remaining in FL

Suicide Rate: 38.5 per 100,000 (highest among all eras)

Korean War (1950-1955)

Population: ~125,000 in FL

Suicide Rate: 32.1 per 100,000

Vietnam War (1964-1975)

Population: ~350,000 in FL

Suicide Rate: 28.7 per 100,000

Gulf War (1990-2001)

Population: ~630,000 in FL (largest group)

Suicide Rate: 25.3 per 100,000

Post-9/11 Era (2001-Present)

Population: ~300,000 in FL

Suicide Rate: 30.5 per 100,000 (rising trend)

Veteran Suicide Trends in Florida

Florida's veteran suicide rate is consistently higher than the national average for both veterans and non-veterans.

Firearms used in 70% of veteran suicides
Male veterans account for 90% of suicides
55-74 age group has highest suicide numbers

Annual Veteran Suicide Rates (per 100,000)

Florida Veterans 27.5

U.S. Veterans 24.8

Florida Civilians 18.3

Data source: VA National Suicide Data Report (2019)

Veteran Support Resources

Veterans Crisis Line

Call 988 then press 1, or text 838255 for 24/7 confidential support.

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Florida VA Services

Comprehensive healthcare and mental health services across 8 major medical centers.

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Peer Support Networks

Connect with veteran peer specialists who understand military experiences.

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