County Health Profile:
Union County Data
Union County Health Rankings 2017
| Health Outcomes | 67 |
| Health Factors | 53 |
Union Population Age
| Age | County (%) | Florida (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-17 | 19.1 | 20.4 |
| 18-64 | 68.2 | 60.6 |
| 65+ | 12.8 | 19.1 |
Union Total Population
| Item | County (Total) | County (%) | Florida (Total) | Florida (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,159 | 19,934,451 | ||
| Asian | 71 | 0.5 | 520,289 | 2.6 |
| Black | 3,379 | 22.3 | 3,217,420 | 16.1 |
| White | 11,231 | 74.1 | 15,130,248 | 75.9 |
| Other | 476 | 3.1 | 1,064,500 | 5.3 |
| Hispanic | 822 | 5.4 | 4,806,196 | 24.1 |
| Female | 5,321 | 35.1 | 10,186,504 | 51.1 |
| Male | 9,838 | 64.9 | 9,747,947 | 48.9 |
| Prison | 5,257 | 33.1 | 97,794 | 0.5 |
Union Socioeconomics
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income ($) | 12,943 | 27,598 |
| Median Household Income ($) | 37,778 | 48,900 |
| Percent of Persons Below 100% of the FPL (%) | 22.4 | 16.1 |
| Percent of Persons Below 200% of the FPL (%) | 47.9 | 37.3 |
| Students on Free/Reduced Lunch (%) | 82.5 | 65.7 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.4 | 4.9 |
| Percent of Businesses with <50 Employees (%) | 92.7 | 95.5 |
| Percent with High School Diplomas (%) | 74.4 | 87.2 |
| Percent with College Diplomas (%) | 14.5 | 37.4 |
Union Maternal and Infant Health
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Birth Rate | 9.5 | 11.2 |
| Teen Birth Rate | 15.5 | 8.9 |
| Repeat Birth Rate | 21.6 | 16.1 |
| Low Birthweight (%) | 9.7 | 8.7 |
| Late or No Prenatal Care (%) | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Kindergartners Immunized (%) | 96.8 | 94.1 |
| Infant Death Rate | - | 6.1 |
Union Healthcare Access - Uninsured
| County (Total) | County (%) | Florida (Total) | Florida (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Elderly (Age 0-64) Uninsured | 950 | 10.9 | 2,602,192 | 16.3 |
Union Federal Designations
| Designation Status | Designation Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Low Income Population, Correctional Institution, Comprehensive Health Center, Federally Qualified Health Center Look A Like, Rural Health Clinic, Whole County |
| Dental Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Low Income Population, Correctional Institution, Comprehensive Health Center, Federally Qualified Health Center Look A Like, Rural Health Clinic, Whole County |
| Mental Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Geographical Area, Correctional Institution, Comprehensive Health Center, Federally Qualified Health Center Look A Like, Whole County |
| Medically Underserved Area/Population | Yes | Whole County |
Union Most Utilized Hospitals
| Most Utilized Hospitals | Resident Discharges |
|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital Jacksonville - Duval County | 738 |
| North Florida Regional Medical Center | 581 |
| UF Health Shands Hospital | 562 |
Union Hospital Discharge Rate
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 184.2 | 134.3 |
| Avoidable | 24.0 | 14.1 |
Union Emergency Room Visit Rate
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 527.6 | 423.7 |
| Avoidable | 246.2 | 198.7 |
Union Leading Causes of Death
| Cause (Florida Rank) | County Number | County Age-adjusted Death Rate | Florida Age-Adjusted Death Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Causes | 237 | 1,516.5 | 681.3 |
| Cancer (2) | 83 | 470.4 | 153.5 |
| Heart Disease (1) | 41 | 298.0 | 152.3 |
| Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (3) | 17 | 121.3 | 39.3 |
| Stroke (4) | 8 | 59.6 | 36.7 |
| Viral Hepatitis (21) | 12 | 54.2 | 2.0 |