Health Profile of Brandon, Florida
Brandon 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
Brandon Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Brandon | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.5% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.0% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Brandon is 78.8 years, about 1.5 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 12.5%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.0% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
37,243 residents in Brandon are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,811 525 men · 1,285 women
- 75–84 4,361 1,841 men · 2,520 women
- 65–74 8,772 4,132 men · 4,640 women
- 50–64 22,299 10,013 men · 12,286 women
Younger residents
24,171 residents in Brandon are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,507 3,783 boys · 3,723 girls
- 7–12 7,317 3,530 boys · 3,787 girls
- 3–7 5,468 2,727 boys · 2,741 girls
- 0–3 3,879 1,945 boys · 1,935 girls
About 4,315 residents in Brandon (3.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Brandon | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.9% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.5% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Brandon is about 40% lower than in Florida. The rate of cancer in Brandon is about 32% lower than in Florida. The rate of diabetes in Brandon is about 29% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Brandon | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.5% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.8% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Brandon is about 20% higher than in Florida. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Brandon is about 18% lower than in Florida. The rate of smoking in Brandon is about 18% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 164,528 cigarettes a day, 4.9 million a month, or 60.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.8 million minutes a day and 660.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Brandon is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 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 | Brandon | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.75 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Brandon is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Brandon, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Brandon, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon, FL | 119,418 | 78.8 yrs #3/3 | 12.5% #3/3 | 29.5% #3/3 |
| Bloomingdale, FL | 23,822 | 79.6 yrs | 7.7% | 27.7% |
| Valrico, FL | 37,088 | 79.2 yrs | 7.4% | 27.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Brandon, 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 Brandon, Florida.
What is the health grade for Brandon, Florida?
Brandon, 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 Brandon, Florida?
People in Brandon, Florida can expect to live 78.8 years on average, 1.5 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Brandon, Florida?
12.5% of residents in Brandon, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 0.9 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What percentage of Brandon, Florida residents are obese?
29.5% of adults in Brandon, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.3 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
What is the biggest health concern in Brandon, Florida?
Compared with Florida as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 17.8%, about 20% higher than the Florida rate of 14.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Brandon, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 164,528 cigarettes a day, 4.9 million a month, or 60.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.8 million minutes a day and 660.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Brandon is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 lifetimes a year.
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