County Health Profile:
Lafayette County Data
Lafayette County Health Rankings 2017
| Health Outcomes | 6 |
| Health Factors | 40 |
Lafayette Population Age
| Age | County (%) | Florida (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-17 | 20.8 | 20.4 |
| 18-64 | 65.4 | 60.6 |
| 65+ | 13.8 | 19.1 |
Lafayette Total Population
| Item | County (Total) | County (%) | Florida (Total) | Florida (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,742 | 19,934,451 | ||
| Asian | 5 | 0.1 | 520,289 | 2.6 |
| Black | 1,485 | 17.0 | 3,217,420 | 16.1 |
| White | 6,963 | 79.7 | 15,130,248 | 75.9 |
| Other | 289 | 3.3 | 1,064,500 | 5.3 |
| Hispanic | 1,124 | 12.9 | 4,806,196 | 24.1 |
| Female | 3,724 | 42.6 | 10,186,504 | 51.1 |
| Male | 5,018 | 57.4 | 9,747,947 | 48.9 |
| Prison | 1,437 | 16.6 | 97,794 | 0.5 |
Lafayette Socioeconomics
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income ($) | 19,341 | 27,598 |
| Median Household Income ($) | 36,236 | 48,900 |
| Percent of Persons Below 100% of the FPL (%) | 18.0 | 16.1 |
| Percent of Persons Below 200% of the FPL (%) | 49.8 | 37.3 |
| Students Eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch (%) | 91.7 | 65.7 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Percent of Businesses with <50 Employees (%) | 98.9 | 95.5 |
| Percent with High School Diplomas (%) | 74.8 | 87.2 |
| Percent with College Diplomas (%) | 18.8 | 37.4 |
Lafayette Maternal and Infant Health
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Birth Rate | 7.8 | 11.2 |
| Teen Birth Rate | 22.1 | 8.9 |
| Repeat Birth Rate | 12.5 | 16.1 |
| Low Birthweight (%) | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Late or No Prenatal Care (%) | 9.4 | 5.1 |
| Kindergartners Immunized (%) | 96.4 | 94.1 |
| Infant Death Rate | 9.9 | 6.1 |
Lafayette Healthcare Access - Uninsured
| County (Total) | County (%) | Florida (Total) | Florida (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Elderly (Age 0-64) Uninsured | 1,408 | 24.2 | 3,176,171 | 20.2 |
Lafayette Federal Designations
| Designation Status | Designation Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Whole County, Correctional Institution, HPSA Geographic |
| Dental Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Correctional Institution, Low Income Population, Whole County |
| Mental Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Correctional Institution, Geographical Area, Whole County |
| Medically Underserved Area/Population | Yes | Whole County |
Lafayette Most Utilized Hospitals
| Hospital Name | Number of Discharges |
|---|---|
| North Florida Regional Medical Center | 160 |
| UF Health Shands Hospital | 143 |
| Shands Live Oak Regional Medical | 51 |
Lafayette Hospital Discharge Rate
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 85.4 | 134.3 |
| Avoidable | 9.9 | 14.1 |
Lafayette Emergency Room Visit Rate
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 323.8 | 423.7 |
| Avoidable | 150.8 | 198.7 |
Lafayette Leading Causes of Death
| Cause (Florida Rank) | County Number | County Age-adjusted Death Rate | Florida Age-Adjusted Death Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Causes | 67 | 727.5 | 681.3 |
| Heart Disease (1) | 13 | 144.6 | 152.3 |
| Cancer (2) | 17 | 178.8 | 153.5 |
| Stroke (4) | 4 | 43.6 | 36.7 |
| Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (3) | 5 | 56.6 | 39.3 |
| All Unintentional Injuries (5) | 6 | 67.3 | 47.5 |