Health Profile of Coral Gables, Florida
Coral Gables 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+
Coral Gables Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Coral Gables | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 84.6 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.7% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Coral Gables is 84.6 years, about 7.4 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 4.7%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.5% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
18,222 residents in Coral Gables are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,609 499 men · 1,110 women
- 75–84 2,813 1,350 men · 1,463 women
- 65–74 4,743 2,157 men · 2,586 women
- 50–64 9,056 4,366 men · 4,691 women
Younger residents
8,474 residents in Coral Gables are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,451 1,227 boys · 1,225 girls
- 7–12 2,474 1,240 boys · 1,235 girls
- 3–7 2,046 1,000 boys · 1,047 girls
- 0–3 1,502 754 boys · 748 girls
About 1,692 residents in Coral Gables (3.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 84.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Coral Gables | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.6% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.2% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Coral Gables is about 43% lower than in Florida. The rate of obesity in Coral Gables is about 31% lower than in Florida. The rate of diabetes in Coral Gables is about 28% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Coral Gables | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.1% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.1% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Coral Gables is about 57% lower than in Florida. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Coral Gables is about 24% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 37,656 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 414,214 minutes a day and 151.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Coral Gables is 84.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.40 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 | Coral Gables | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.17 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Coral Gables is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Coral Gables, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Coral Gables, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Gables, FL | 49,643 | 84.6 yrs #1/2 | 4.7% #1/2 | 23.2% #1/2 |
| Coral Terrace, FL | 24,987 | 81.1 yrs | 9.1% | 28.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Coral Gables, Florida has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Florida, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Coral Gables, Florida.
What is the health grade for Coral Gables, Florida?
Coral Gables, 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the life expectancy in Coral Gables, Florida?
People in Coral Gables, Florida can expect to live 84.6 years on average, 7.4 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of Coral Gables, Florida residents are uninsured?
4.7% of residents in Coral Gables, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 21 people, 6.8 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Coral Gables, Florida?
23.2% of adults in Coral Gables, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 10.6 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Coral Gables, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 37,656 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 414,214 minutes a day and 151.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Coral Gables is 84.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.40 lifetimes a year.
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