Health Profile of Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton 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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A
Boca Raton Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Boca Raton | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.2 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.3% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.7% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Boca Raton is 82.2 years, about 5.0 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 7.3%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.7% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
47,907 residents in Boca Raton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 4,680 1,835 men · 2,845 women
- 75–84 9,335 4,197 men · 5,138 women
- 65–74 12,314 5,734 men · 6,579 women
- 50–64 21,578 10,148 men · 11,430 women
Younger residents
16,091 residents in Boca Raton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,300 2,504 boys · 2,796 girls
- 7–12 4,859 2,496 boys · 2,363 girls
- 3–7 3,471 1,864 boys · 1,606 girls
- 0–3 2,461 1,210 boys · 1,251 girls
About 6,875 residents in Boca Raton (6.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Boca Raton | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.9% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.7% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 22.6% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Boca Raton is about 33% lower than in Florida. The rate of diabetes in Boca Raton is about 25% lower than in Florida. The rate of heart disease in Boca Raton is about 16% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Boca Raton | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.6% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Boca Raton is about 43% lower than in Florida. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Boca Raton is about 33% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 106,445 cigarettes a day, 3.2 million a month, or 38.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 427.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Boca Raton is 82.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.89 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 | Boca Raton | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.67 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Boca Raton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Boca Raton, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Boca Raton, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton, FL | 103,926 | 82.2 yrs #1/3 | 7.3% #1/3 | 22.6% #1/3 |
| Deerfield Beach, FL | 82,666 | 78.6 yrs | 16.9% | 29.6% |
| Delray Beach, FL | 65,408 | 79.0 yrs | 10.0% | 27.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Boca Raton, Florida has an overall health index grade of A, making it far better than Florida, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Boca Raton, Florida.
What is the health grade for Boca Raton, Florida?
Boca Raton, Florida has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Boca Raton, Florida?
People in Boca Raton, Florida can expect to live 82.2 years on average, 5.0 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of Boca Raton, Florida residents are uninsured?
7.3% of residents in Boca Raton, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 4.3 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What percentage of Boca Raton, Florida residents are obese?
22.6% of adults in Boca Raton, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 11.2 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Boca Raton, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 106,445 cigarettes a day, 3.2 million a month, or 38.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 427.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Boca Raton is 82.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.89 lifetimes a year.
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