Health Profile of Florence, Alabama
Florence Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Florence Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Florence | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.0 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.5% | 9.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.9% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Florence is 73.0 years, about 1.7 years shorter than the Alabama average of 74.7 years. The uninsured rate is 11.5%, higher than the Alabama average of 9.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.9% of residents, lower than the Alabama average of 23.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,692 residents in Florence are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 834 239 men · 595 women
- 75–84 1,984 716 men · 1,268 women
- 65–74 3,337 1,496 men · 1,841 women
- 50–64 5,538 2,517 men · 3,021 women
Younger residents
6,031 residents in Florence are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,728 857 boys · 870 girls
- 7–12 1,837 957 boys · 880 girls
- 3–7 1,423 709 boys · 714 girls
- 0–3 1,043 462 boys · 581 girls
About 3,449 residents in Florence (10.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Florence | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 14.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.9% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.4% | 41.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Florence are about the same as in Alabama.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Florence | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.0% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | 13.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.8% | 32.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Florence are about the same as in Alabama.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,628 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 633,903 minutes a day and 231.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Florence is 73.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.03 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Florence | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.63 | 7.76 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Florence is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Florence, Alabama has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Alabama, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Florence, Alabama.
How healthy is Florence, Alabama?
Florence, Alabama has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Florence, Alabama?
People in Florence, Alabama can expect to live 73.0 years on average, 1.7 years shorter than the Alabama average of 74.7.
How many people lack health insurance in Florence, Alabama?
11.5% of residents in Florence, Alabama have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 2.3 points above the Alabama rate of 9.2%.
How common is obesity in Florence, Alabama?
42.4% of adults in Florence, Alabama are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 1.1 points above the Alabama rate of 41.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Florence, Alabama go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,628 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 633,903 minutes a day and 231.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Florence is 73.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.03 lifetimes a year.
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