Health Profile of Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater 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
Clearwater Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Clearwater | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 15.0% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Clearwater is 77.7 years, about 0.5 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 15.0%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.5% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
48,763 residents in Clearwater are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 4,260 1,668 men · 2,592 women
- 75–84 7,705 3,294 men · 4,411 women
- 65–74 13,576 6,418 men · 7,158 women
- 50–64 23,222 11,509 men · 11,713 women
Younger residents
17,810 residents in Clearwater are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,596 2,827 boys · 2,769 girls
- 7–12 5,321 2,675 boys · 2,647 girls
- 3–7 3,918 1,929 boys · 1,989 girls
- 0–3 2,975 1,433 boys · 1,542 girls
About 9,344 residents in Clearwater (8.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Clearwater | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.8% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.9% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.7% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Clearwater is about 15% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Clearwater | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.8% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.4% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Clearwater are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 176,669 cigarettes a day, 5.3 million a month, or 64.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.9 million minutes a day and 709.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Clearwater is 77.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 17 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 | Clearwater | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.25 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Clearwater is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Clearwater, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Clearwater, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater, FL | 107,767 | 77.7 yrs #2/3 | 15.0% #3/3 | 28.7% #3/3 |
| Dunedin, FL | 36,661 | 78.7 yrs | 9.8% | 26.6% |
| Largo, FL | 84,816 | 76.1 yrs | 12.8% | 28.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Clearwater, Florida has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Florida, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Clearwater, Florida.
What is the health grade for Clearwater, Florida?
Clearwater, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Clearwater, Florida?
People in Clearwater, Florida can expect to live 77.7 years on average, 0.5 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Clearwater, Florida?
15.0% of residents in Clearwater, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 3.5 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What percentage of Clearwater, Florida residents are obese?
28.7% of adults in Clearwater, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.1 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Clearwater, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 176,669 cigarettes a day, 5.3 million a month, or 64.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.9 million minutes a day and 709.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Clearwater is 77.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 17 lifetimes a year.
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