Health Profile of Daytona Beach, Florida
Daytona Beach 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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C
Daytona Beach Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Daytona Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.6% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.1% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Daytona Beach is 74.5 years, about 2.7 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 12.6%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.1% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
31,100 residents in Daytona Beach are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,110 861 men · 1,249 women
- 75–84 5,530 2,342 men · 3,188 women
- 65–74 8,918 4,264 men · 4,654 women
- 50–64 14,541 6,810 men · 7,731 women
Younger residents
11,194 residents in Daytona Beach are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,113 1,697 boys · 1,415 girls
- 7–12 3,233 1,636 boys · 1,597 girls
- 3–7 2,749 1,329 boys · 1,420 girls
- 0–3 2,099 1,013 boys · 1,087 girls
About 7,999 residents in Daytona Beach (10.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Daytona Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.1% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.4% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.5% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Daytona Beach are about the same as in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Daytona Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.6% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.0% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Daytona Beach are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 151,040 cigarettes a day, 4.5 million a month, or 55.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.7 million minutes a day and 606.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Daytona Beach is 74.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 15 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 | Daytona Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.44 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Daytona Beach is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Daytona Beach, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Daytona Beach, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona Beach, FL | 78,722 | 74.5 yrs #3/3 | 12.6% #3/3 | 36.5% #3/3 |
| Ormond Beach, FL | 37,847 | 76.9 yrs | 7.8% | 30.9% |
| Port Orange, FL | 51,713 | 76.9 yrs | 9.3% | 32.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Daytona Beach, Florida has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Florida, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Daytona Beach, Florida.
How healthy is Daytona Beach, Florida?
Daytona Beach, Florida has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Daytona Beach, Florida?
People in Daytona Beach, Florida can expect to live 74.5 years on average, 2.7 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Daytona Beach, Florida?
12.6% of residents in Daytona Beach, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 1.1 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What percentage of Daytona Beach, Florida residents are obese?
36.5% of adults in Daytona Beach, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.7 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Daytona Beach, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 151,040 cigarettes a day, 4.5 million a month, or 55.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.7 million minutes a day and 606.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Daytona Beach is 74.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 15 lifetimes a year.
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