County Health Profile:
Putnam County Data
Putnam County Health Rankings 2017
| Health Outcomes | 64 |
| Health Factors | 66 |
Putnam Population Age
| Age | County (%) | Florida (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-17 | 21.8 | 20.4 |
| 18-64 | 57.0 | 60.6 |
| 65+ | 21.1 | 19.1 |
Putnam Total Population
| Item | County (Total) | County (%) | Florida (Total) | Florida (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73,204 | 19,934,451 | ||
| Asian | 427 | 0.6 | 520,289 | 2.6 |
| Black | 12,002 | 16.6 | 3,217,420 | 16.1 |
| White | 56,976 | 78.8 | 15,130,248 | 75.9 |
| Other | 2,889 | 4.0 | 1,064,500 | 5.3 |
| Hispanic | 6,898 | 9.5 | 4,806,196 | 24.1 |
| Female | 36,586 | 50.6 | 10,186,504 | 51.1 |
| Male | 35,718 | 49.4 | 9,747,947 | 48.9 |
| Prison | 477 | 0.7 | 97,794 | 0.5 |
Putnam Socioeconomics
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income ($) | 18,561 | 27,598 |
| Median Household Income ($) | 33,003 | 48,900 |
| Percent of Persons Below 100% of the FPL (%) | 27.0 | 16.1 |
| Percent of Persons Below 200% of the FPL (%) | 53.8 | 37.3 |
| Students Eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch (%) | 96.4 | 65.7 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 6.3 | 4.9 |
| Percent of Businesses with <50 Employees (%) | 97.1 | 95.5 |
| Percent with High School Diplomas (%) | 78.4 | 87.2 |
| Percent with College Diplomas (%) | 19.7 | 37.4 |
Putnam Maternal and Infant Health
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Birth Rate | 11.4 | 11.2 |
| Teen Birth Rate | 18.5 | 8.9 |
| Repeat Birth Rate | 21.6 | 16.1 |
| Low Birthweight (%) | 10.7 | 8.7 |
| Late or No Prenatal Care (%) | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Kindergartners Immunized (%) | 94.5 | 94.1 |
| Infant Death Rate | 9.2 | 6.1 |
Putnam Healthcare Access - Uninsured
| County (Total) | County (%) | Florida (Total) | Florida (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Elderly (Age 0-64) Uninsured | 9,514 | 17.2 | 2,602,192 | 16.3 |
Putnam Federal Designations
| Designation Status | Designation Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Low Income/Migrant Farmworker Population, Comprehensive Health Center, Rural Health Clinic |
| Dental Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Low Income Population, Comprehensive Health Center, Rural Health Clinic, Whole County |
| Mental Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Whole County, Comprehensive Health Center, Rural Health Center, Geographic Area |
| Medically Underserved Area/Population | Yes | Low Income/Migrant Farmworker Population |
Putnam Most Utilized Hospitals
| Hospital Name | Number of Discharges |
|---|---|
| Putnam Community Medical Center | 3,787 |
| Flagler Hospital - St. Johns County | 1,509 |
| UF Health Shands Hospital | 1,253 |
Putnam Hospital Discharge Rate
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 163.0 | 134.3 |
| Avoidable | 19.5 | 14.1 |
Putnam Emergency Room Visit Rate
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 658.9 | 423.7 |
| Avoidable | 317.8 | 198.7 |
Putnam Leading Causes of Death
| Cause (Florida Rank) | County Number | County Age-adjusted Death Rate | Florida Age-Adjusted Death Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Causes | 971 | 927.0 | 681.3 |
| Cancer (2) | 232 | 207.1 | 153.5 |
| Heart Disease (1) | 198 | 183.8 | 152.3 |
| Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (3) | 84 | 75.1 | 39.3 |
| Diabetes (7) | 52 | 49.2 | 19.6 |
| All Unintentional Injuries (5) | 54 | 63.5 | 47.5 |