Health Profile of Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City 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
Jefferson City Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Jefferson City | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.9% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.8% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Jefferson City is 75.5 years, about 1.4 years shorter than the Missouri average of 76.9 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, lower than the Missouri average of 8.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.8% of residents, lower than the Missouri average of 19.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,806 residents in Jefferson City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 759 209 men · 550 women
- 75–84 1,564 640 men · 924 women
- 65–74 2,712 1,248 men · 1,464 women
- 50–64 5,770 2,717 men · 3,053 women
Younger residents
6,634 residents in Jefferson City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,973 1,035 boys · 937 girls
- 7–12 1,925 1,010 boys · 915 girls
- 3–7 1,551 776 boys · 775 girls
- 0–3 1,185 589 boys · 597 girls
About 2,230 residents in Jefferson City (6.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Jefferson City | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 11.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.8% | 38.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Jefferson City is about 24% lower than in Missouri. The rate of cancer in Jefferson City is about 16% lower than in Missouri. The rate of diabetes in Jefferson City is about 16% lower than in Missouri.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Jefferson City | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.8% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.4% | 29.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Jefferson City is about 17% lower than in Missouri. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Jefferson City is about 16% lower than in Missouri.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,974 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 527,711 minutes a day and 192.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jefferson City is 75.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.85 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 City | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.88 | 6.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Jefferson City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Jefferson City, Missouri has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Missouri, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Is Jefferson City, Missouri a healthy place to live?
Jefferson City, Missouri 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.
How long do people live in Jefferson City, Missouri?
People in Jefferson City, Missouri can expect to live 75.5 years on average, 1.4 years shorter than the Missouri average of 76.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Jefferson City, Missouri?
7.9% of residents in Jefferson City, Missouri have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 0.9 points below the Missouri rate of 8.8%.
What percentage of Jefferson City, Missouri residents are obese?
34.8% of adults in Jefferson City, Missouri are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.3 points below the Missouri rate of 38.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Jefferson City, Missouri go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,974 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 527,711 minutes a day and 192.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jefferson City is 75.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.85 lifetimes a year.
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