Health Profile of Alafaya, Florida
Alafaya 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
Alafaya Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Alafaya | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.0% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.7% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Alafaya is 80.7 years, about 3.5 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 8.0%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.7% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
22,040 residents in Alafaya are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 828 364 men · 464 women
- 75–84 2,078 803 men · 1,276 women
- 65–74 5,101 2,379 men · 2,722 women
- 50–64 14,032 6,863 men · 7,170 women
Younger residents
18,992 residents in Alafaya are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,929 3,055 boys · 2,874 girls
- 7–12 5,610 2,866 boys · 2,744 girls
- 3–7 4,249 2,258 boys · 1,990 girls
- 0–3 3,204 1,718 boys · 1,486 girls
About 1,586 residents in Alafaya (1.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Alafaya | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.7% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.8% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.8% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Alafaya is about 52% lower than in Florida. The rate of cancer in Alafaya is about 49% lower than in Florida. The rate of diabetes in Alafaya is about 38% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Alafaya | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.8% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.6% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Alafaya is about 26% lower than in Florida. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Alafaya is about 22% lower than in Florida. The rate of binge drinking in Alafaya is about 15% higher than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 108,776 cigarettes a day, 3.3 million a month, or 39.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 436.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Alafaya is 80.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 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 | Alafaya | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.71 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Alafaya is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Alafaya, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Alafaya, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alafaya, FL | 87,466 | 80.7 yrs #1/2 | 8.0% #1/2 | 27.8% #2/2 |
| University, FL | 42,090 | 79.0 yrs | 10.7% | 24.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Alafaya, Florida has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Florida, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Alafaya, Florida.
What is the health grade for Alafaya, Florida?
Alafaya, Florida 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.
How long do people live in Alafaya, Florida?
People in Alafaya, Florida can expect to live 80.7 years on average, 3.5 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
What is the uninsured rate in Alafaya, Florida?
8.0% of residents in Alafaya, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 3.5 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What percentage of Alafaya, Florida residents are obese?
27.8% of adults in Alafaya, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 6.0 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Alafaya, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 108,776 cigarettes a day, 3.3 million a month, or 39.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 436.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Alafaya is 80.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 lifetimes a year.
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