Jefferson County Health Data

Jefferson County has a health score of 37/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #37 out of 67 counties in Florida (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Jefferson County is 75.3 years. The Florida state average is 75.8 years, making Jefferson County below the state average.

Jefferson County's health score of 37/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. Life expectancy is 75.3 years vs. the state average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 15.3% vs. 14.4% statewide.

Key health factors for Jefferson County include: life expectancy (75.3 years), uninsured rate (15.3%), and primary care physician access (28:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 78:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 37/100 ("Below Average"), Jefferson County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Florida. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.3 years. 15.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Jefferson County's health score of 37/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. The uninsured rate of 15.3% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.