Health Profile of Florence, Arizona
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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B
Florence Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Florence | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.2 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.6% | 10.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Florence is 81.2 years, about 2.9 years longer than the Arizona average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 7.6%, lower than the Arizona average of 10.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.7% of residents, lower than the Arizona average of 19.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,201 residents in Florence are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 245 112 men · 133 women
- 75–84 970 531 men · 439 women
- 65–74 2,363 1,230 men · 1,134 women
- 50–64 3,623 2,151 men · 1,472 women
Younger residents
3,629 residents in Florence are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 914 494 boys · 419 girls
- 7–12 1,114 579 boys · 534 girls
- 3–7 932 439 boys · 493 girls
- 0–3 669 300 boys · 369 girls
About 482 residents in Florence (2.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Florence | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.5% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Florence is about 22% lower than in Arizona. The rate of heart disease in Florence is about 21% lower than in Arizona. The rate of diabetes in Florence is about 15% lower than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Florence | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.2% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.9% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Florence are about the same as in Arizona.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,872 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 438,596 minutes a day and 160.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Florence is 81.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.75 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 | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.12 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Florence is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Florence, AZ Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Florence, AZ compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, AZ | 22,129 | 81.2 yrs #1/2 | 7.6% #1/2 | 37.5% #2/2 |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 102,207 | 79.5 yrs | 9.0% | 34.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Florence, Arizona has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Arizona, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Florence, Arizona.
Is Florence, Arizona a healthy place to live?
Florence, Arizona has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Florence, Arizona?
People in Florence, Arizona can expect to live 81.2 years on average, 2.9 years longer than the Arizona average of 78.3.
What percentage of Florence, Arizona residents are uninsured?
7.6% of residents in Florence, Arizona have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 2.9 points below the Arizona rate of 10.5%.
What percentage of Florence, Arizona residents are obese?
37.5% of adults in Florence, Arizona are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.7 points above the Arizona rate of 32.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Florence, Arizona go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,872 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 438,596 minutes a day and 160.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Florence is 81.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.75 lifetimes a year.
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