Health Profile of Deerfield Beach, Florida
Deerfield 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
Deerfield Beach Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Deerfield Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 16.9% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.4% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Deerfield Beach is 78.6 years, about 1.4 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 16.9%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.4% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
34,565 residents in Deerfield Beach are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,410 1,065 men · 2,344 women
- 75–84 6,496 2,435 men · 4,061 women
- 65–74 9,247 4,147 men · 5,099 women
- 50–64 15,413 7,423 men · 7,990 women
Younger residents
14,150 residents in Deerfield Beach are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,957 2,088 boys · 1,869 girls
- 7–12 3,999 2,055 boys · 1,943 girls
- 3–7 3,413 1,672 boys · 1,741 girls
- 0–3 2,781 1,359 boys · 1,422 girls
About 7,247 residents in Deerfield Beach (8.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Deerfield Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.6% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.7% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.6% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Deerfield Beach are about the same as in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Deerfield Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.4% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.4% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Deerfield Beach are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 123,517 cigarettes a day, 3.7 million a month, or 45.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 495.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Deerfield Beach is 78.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 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 | Deerfield Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.81 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Deerfield Beach is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Deerfield Beach, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Deerfield Beach, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Beach, FL | 82,666 | 78.6 yrs #2/3 | 16.9% #2/3 | 29.6% #2/3 |
| Coconut Creek, FL | 57,412 | 80.8 yrs | 10.7% | 26.8% |
| Pompano Beach, FL | 108,674 | 77.6 yrs | 20.0% | 30.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Deerfield Beach, Florida has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Florida, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
Is Deerfield Beach, Florida a healthy place to live?
Deerfield 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 Deerfield Beach, Florida?
People in Deerfield Beach, Florida can expect to live 78.6 years on average, 1.4 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of Deerfield Beach, Florida residents are uninsured?
16.9% of residents in Deerfield Beach, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 5.3 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What percentage of Deerfield Beach, Florida residents are obese?
29.6% of adults in Deerfield Beach, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.2 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Deerfield Beach, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 123,517 cigarettes a day, 3.7 million a month, or 45.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 495.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Deerfield Beach is 78.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 lifetimes a year.
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