Health Profile of Altamonte Springs, Florida
Altamonte Springs 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
Altamonte Springs Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Altamonte Springs | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.2% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.0% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Altamonte Springs is 79.5 years, about 2.2 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 13.2%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.0% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,010 residents in Altamonte Springs are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 806 285 men · 521 women
- 75–84 2,193 894 men · 1,298 women
- 65–74 3,531 1,494 men · 2,037 women
- 50–64 7,480 3,208 men · 4,272 women
Younger residents
7,636 residents in Altamonte Springs are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,415 1,194 boys · 1,220 girls
- 7–12 2,256 1,164 boys · 1,091 girls
- 3–7 1,708 856 boys · 853 girls
- 0–3 1,257 630 boys · 627 girls
About 1,796 residents in Altamonte Springs (4.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Altamonte Springs | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.4% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.9% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Altamonte Springs is about 32% lower than in Florida. The rate of diabetes in Altamonte Springs is about 24% lower than in Florida. The rate of cancer in Altamonte Springs is about 18% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Altamonte Springs | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.1% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.5% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Altamonte Springs is about 29% lower than in Florida. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Altamonte Springs is about 19% lower than in Florida. The rate of binge drinking in Altamonte Springs is about 16% higher than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 51,984 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 571,822 minutes a day and 208.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Altamonte Springs is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.00 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 | Altamonte Springs | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.87 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Altamonte Springs is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Altamonte Springs, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Altamonte Springs, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamonte Springs, FL | 42,393 | 79.5 yrs #2/2 | 13.2% #2/2 | 29.9% #2/2 |
| Wekiwa Springs, FL | 21,415 | 83.4 yrs | 5.7% | 27.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Altamonte Springs, 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 Altamonte Springs, Florida.
How healthy is Altamonte Springs, Florida?
Altamonte Springs, 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 Altamonte Springs, Florida?
People in Altamonte Springs, Florida can expect to live 79.5 years on average, 2.2 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of Altamonte Springs, Florida residents are uninsured?
13.2% of residents in Altamonte Springs, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 1.7 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Altamonte Springs, Florida?
29.9% of adults in Altamonte Springs, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.9 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Altamonte Springs, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 51,984 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 571,822 minutes a day and 208.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Altamonte Springs is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.00 lifetimes a year.
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