2017 County Health Rankings show a mixed bag for Northeast Florida

Jacksonville, FL — The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps for 2017 are out and it seems to be a mixed bag for Northeast Florida.

In the overall rankings, St. Johns County took the top spot for the 6th consecutive year.

St. Johns County Board of County Commission Chair, James Johns, says, "We are committed to providing access to services, programs, facilities, and natural amenities that help our residents enjoy a healthy lifestyle and continue to remain active and engaged."

However, other counties didn't rank as high.

Out of Florida's 67 counties, Baker County ranked 39, while Duval County is listed at 55.

As for Clay County and Nassau County, they both fell in the top third of counties, with Clay ranked at 9 and Nassau at 18.

As for what's included in the rankings, there are two main categories: Health Outcomes and Health Factors.

Health Outcomes are described as a measure of today's health, while Health Factors are indicators of future health.