Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.5 per 100K
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Jefferson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% | 34.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.4% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.7% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 26.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.2% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.3% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jefferson County primary care ratio significantly below national median
Health data brief for Jefferson County, Florida.
Jefferson County has 28 primary care providers per 100,000 people. This is significantly lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. There are 78 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 250. Life expectancy is 75.3 years, which is shorter than the Florida state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 15.3%, compared to the state rate of 14.4% and the national rate of 10%. About 19.5% of residents report poor or fair health, while the national figure is 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Jefferson County, Florida
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Jefferson County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.