County Health Profile:
Columbia County Data
Columbia County Health Rankings 2018
| Health Outcomes | 60 |
| Health Factors | 47 |
Columbia Population Age
| Age | County (%) | Florida (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-17 | 21.9 | 20.3 |
| 18-64 | 60.5 | 60.4 |
| 65+ | 17.6 | 19.4 |
Columbia Total Population
| Item | County (Total) | County (%) | Florida (Total) | Florida (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68,484 | 20,278,447 | ||
| Asian | 616 | 0.9 | 547,518 | 2.7 |
| Black | 12,190 | 17.8 | 3,264,830 | 16.1 |
| White | 52,938 | 77.3 | 15,350,784 | 75.7 |
| Other | 2,671 | 3.9 | 1,115,315 | 5.5 |
| Hispanic | 3,972 | 5.8 | 5,008,776 | 24.7 |
| Female | 33,078 | 48.3 | 10,362,286 | 51.1 |
| Male | 35,406 | 51.7 | 9,916,161 | 48.9 |
| Prison | 4,011 | 5.8 | 119,036 | 0.6 |
Columbia Socioeconomics
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income ($) | 22,855 | 28,774 |
| Median Household Income ($) | 43,504 | 50,883 |
| Percent of Persons Below 100% of the FPL (%) | 16.8 | 15.5 |
| Percent of Persons Below 200% of the FPL (%) | 38.9 | 36.4 |
| Students Eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch (%) | 90.5 | 69.4 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Percent of Businesses with <50 Employees (%) | 95.7 | 95.5 |
| Percent with High School Diplomas (%) | 87.0 | 87.6 |
| Percent with College Diplomas (%) | 26.5 | 38.2 |
Columbia Maternal and Infant Health
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Birth Rate | 11.8 | 11.1 |
| Teen Birth Rate | 14.1 | 8.2 |
| Repeat Birth Rate | 22.1 | 15.7 |
| Low Birthweight (%) | 10.7 | 8.7 |
| Late or No Prenatal Care (%) | 6.1 | 5.5 |
| Kindergartners Immunized (%) | 94.5 | 93.7 |
| Infant Death Rate | 9.9 | 6.1 |
Columbia Healthcare Access - Uninsured
| County (Total) | County (%) | Florida (Total) | Florida (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Elderly (Age 0-64) Uninsured | 6,595 | 12.6 | 2,478,194 | 15.4 |
Columbia Federal Designations
| Designation Status | Designation Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Low Income Population, Federally Qualified Health Center, Rural Health Clinic, Correctional Facility, Whole County |
| Dental Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Low Income Population, Federally Qualified Health Center, Rural Health Clinic, Correctional Facility, Whole County |
| Mental Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Geographical Area, Federally Qualified Health Center, Rural Health Clinic, Correctional Facility, Whole County |
| Medically Underserved Area/Population | Yes | Low Income Population |
Columbia Most Utilized Hospitals
| Hospital Name | Number of Discharges |
|---|---|
| Lake City Medical Center | 3,643 |
| North Florida Regional Medical Center | 3,113 |
| UF Health Shands Hospital | 2,242 |
Columbia Hospital Discharge Rate
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 172.2 | 127.1 |
| Avoidable | 21.8 | 13.1 |
Columbia Emergency Room Visit Rate
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 691.7 | 411.6 |
| Avoidable | 339.6 | 198.7 |
Columbia Leading Causes of Death
| Cause (Florida Rank) | County Number | County Age-adjusted Death Rate | Florida Age-Adjusted Death Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Causes | 792 | 909.6 | 685.2 |
| Cancer (2) | 194 | 212.2 | 151.9 |
| Heart Disease (1) | 169 | 193.7 | 150.8 |
| Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (3) | 63 | 68.6 | 39.6 |
| All Unintentional Injuries (5) | 46 | 60.8 | 52.6 |
| Stroke (4) | 41 | 47 | 38.7 |