Health Profile of Jeffersontown, Kentucky
Jeffersontown 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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B
Jeffersontown Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Jeffersontown | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 75.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.1% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.7% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Jeffersontown is 78.5 years, about 3.5 years longer than the Kentucky average of 75.0 years. The uninsured rate is 4.1%, lower than the Kentucky average of 6.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.7% of residents, lower than the Kentucky average of 23.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,499 residents in Jeffersontown are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 519 169 men · 350 women
- 75–84 1,344 530 men · 814 women
- 65–74 2,628 1,248 men · 1,381 women
- 50–64 5,009 2,338 men · 2,670 women
Younger residents
6,137 residents in Jeffersontown are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,781 922 boys · 859 girls
- 7–12 1,870 917 boys · 953 girls
- 3–7 1,445 714 boys · 731 girls
- 0–3 1,041 531 boys · 509 girls
About 1,255 residents in Jeffersontown (4.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Jeffersontown | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 13.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.7% | 39.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Jeffersontown is about 30% lower than in Kentucky. The rate of diabetes in Jeffersontown is about 28% lower than in Kentucky. The rate of obesity in Jeffersontown is about 17% lower than in Kentucky.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Jeffersontown | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.5% | 26.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 15.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.7% | 34.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Jeffersontown is about 41% lower than in Kentucky. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Jeffersontown is about 33% lower than in Kentucky.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 32,810 cigarettes a day, 984,289 a month, or 12.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 360,906 minutes a day and 131.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jeffersontown is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.19 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 | Jeffersontown | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.47 | 7.19 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Jeffersontown is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Jeffersontown, Kentucky has an overall health index grade of B, making it far better than Kentucky, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Jeffersontown, Kentucky.
How healthy is Jeffersontown, Kentucky?
Jeffersontown, Kentucky has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Jeffersontown, Kentucky?
People in Jeffersontown, Kentucky can expect to live 78.5 years on average, 3.5 years longer than the Kentucky average of 75.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Jeffersontown, Kentucky?
4.1% of residents in Jeffersontown, Kentucky have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 1.9 points below the Kentucky rate of 6.0%.
How common is obesity in Jeffersontown, Kentucky?
32.7% of adults in Jeffersontown, Kentucky are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.9 points below the Kentucky rate of 39.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Jeffersontown, Kentucky go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 32,810 cigarettes a day, 984,289 a month, or 12.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 360,906 minutes a day and 131.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jeffersontown is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.19 lifetimes a year.
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