County Health Profile:
Levy County Data
Levy County Health Rankings 2017
| Health Outcomes | 60 |
| Health Factors | 46 |
Levy Population Age
| Age | County (%) | Florida (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-17 | 20.2 | 20.4 |
| 18-64 | 57.3 | 60.6 |
| 65+ | 22.6 | 19.1 |
Levy Total Population
| Item | County (Total) | County (%) | Florida (Total) | Florida (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,707 | 19,934,451 | ||
| Asian | 159 | 0.4 | 520,289 | 2.6 |
| Black | 3,554 | 9.0 | 3,217,420 | 16.1 |
| White | 34,831 | 87.7 | 15,130,248 | 75,9 |
| Other | 1,167 | 2.9 | 1,064,500 | 5.3 |
| Hispanic | 3,149 | 7.9 | 4,806,196 | 24.1 |
| Female | 20,171 | 50.8 | 10,186,504 | 51.1 |
| Male | 19,536 | 49.2 | 9,474,947 | 48.9 |
| Prison | 0 | 0.0 | 97,794 | 0.5 |
Levy Socioeconomics
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income ($) | 20,555 | 27,598 |
| Median Household Income ($) | 35,480 | 48,900 |
| Percent of Persons Below 100% of the FPL (%) | 22.2 | 16.1 |
| Percent of Persons Below 200% of the FPL (%) | 49.3 | 37.3 |
| Students Eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch (%) | 95.8 | 65.7 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Percent of Businesses with <50 Employees (%) | 98.0 | 95.5 |
| Percent with High School Diplomas (%) | 81.9 | 87.2 |
| Percent with College Diplomas (%) | 20.0 | 37.4 |
Levy Maternal and Infant Health
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Birth Rate | 9.8 | 11.2 |
| Teen Birth Rate | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Repeat Birth Rate | 18.3 | 16.1 |
| Low Birthweight (%) | 10.2 | 8.7 |
| Late or No Prenatal Care (%) | 6.3 | 5.1 |
| Kindergartners Immunized (%) | 95.8 | 94.1 |
| Infant Death Rate | 8.4 | 6.1 |
Levy Healthcare Access - Uninsured
| County (Total) | County (%) | Florida (Total) | Florida (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Elderly (Age 0-64) Uninsured | 5,258 | 17.4 | 2.602.192 | 16.3 |
Levy Federal Designations
| Designation Status | Designation Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Low Income/Migrant Farmworker, Rural Health Clinic, Whole County |
| Dental Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Low Income Population, Rural Health Clinic, Whole County |
| Mental Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Rural Health Clinic |
| Medically Underserved Area/Population | Yes | Low Income/Migrant Farmworker Population |
Levy Most Utilized Hospitals
| Hospital Name | Number of Discharges |
|---|---|
| North Florida Regional Medical Center | 1,666 |
| UF Health Shands Hospital | 1,579 |
| Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center | 301 |
Levy Hospital Discharge Rate
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 149.2 | 134.3 |
| Avoidable | 20.6 | 14.1 |
Levy Emergency Room Visit Rate
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 435.5 | 423.7 |
| Avoidable | 200.8 | 198.7 |
Levy Leading Causes of Death
| Cause (Florida Rank) | County (Total) | County Age-adjusted Death Rate | Florida Age-Adjusted Death Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Causes | 549 | 912.4 | 681.3 |
| Cancer (2) | 137 | 212.1 | 153.5 |
| Heart Disease (1) | 112 | 181.2 | 152.3 |
| Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (3) | 46 | 70.4 | 39.3 |
| All Unintentional Injuries (5) | 33 | 79.3 | 47.5 |
| Stroke (4) | 26 | 42.2 | 36.7 |