Health Profile of Jefferson County, Florida
Jefferson County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Jefferson County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Jefferson County | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.7% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.8% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Jefferson County is 76.5 years, about 0.7 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 9.7%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.8% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,806 residents in Jefferson County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 288 66 men · 221 women
- 75–84 1,044 496 men · 548 women
- 65–74 1,914 954 men · 960 women
- 50–64 3,559 1,836 men · 1,723 women
Younger residents
2,513 residents in Jefferson County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 804 449 boys · 355 girls
- 7–12 720 380 boys · 340 girls
- 3–7 559 299 boys · 259 girls
- 0–3 430 234 boys · 196 girls
About 1,127 residents in Jefferson County (7.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Jefferson County | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.0% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.1% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Jefferson County are about the same as in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Jefferson County | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.0% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.3% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Jefferson County are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 28,796 cigarettes a day, 863,888 a month, or 10.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 316,759 minutes a day and 115.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jefferson County is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.88 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Jefferson County | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.38 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Jefferson County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Jefferson County, FL Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Jefferson County, FL is the smallest of the 6 counties compared here, 15,091 residents against a local median of 35,387. Nothing separates Jefferson County, FL sharply from the counties around it. Each measure below lands within 15% of the local median, close enough that the differences are within what survey sampling alone would produce.
The largest of those small differences is uninsured, 13% below the local median at 9.7% against 11.2%. Jefferson County, FL has the 3rd lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County, FL | 15,091 | 76.5 yrs #3/6 | 9.7% #3/6 | 36.1% #3/6 |
| Leon County, FL | 297,542 | 77.6 yrs | 7.4% | 33.4% |
| Madison County, FL | 18,089 | 76.1 yrs | 12.3% | 38.0% |
| Thomas County, GA | 45,777 | 75.3 yrs | 11.8% | 37.9% |
| Taylor County, FL | 21,503 | 76.1 yrs | 11.2% | 36.6% |
| Wakulla County, FL | 35,387 | 76.6 yrs | 6.8% | 33.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Jefferson County, Florida has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Florida, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Jefferson County, Florida.
How healthy is Jefferson County, Florida?
Jefferson County, Florida has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
Is Jefferson County, Florida one of the healthiest counties in Florida?
Jefferson County ranks 36th healthiest out of 67 counties in Florida by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the life expectancy in Jefferson County, Florida?
People in Jefferson County, Florida can expect to live 76.5 years on average, 0.7 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Jefferson County, Florida?
9.7% of residents in Jefferson County, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 1.8 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Jefferson County, Florida?
36.1% of adults in Jefferson County, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.3 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Jefferson County, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 28,796 cigarettes a day, 863,888 a month, or 10.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 316,759 minutes a day and 115.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jefferson County is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.88 lifetimes a year.
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