Health Profile of Estero, Florida
Estero 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
Estero Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Estero | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.1 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.7% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.3% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Estero is 82.1 years, about 4.9 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.3% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
22,581 residents in Estero are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,109 578 men · 532 women
- 75–84 5,681 3,098 men · 2,583 women
- 65–74 8,514 4,131 men · 4,383 women
- 50–64 7,278 2,979 men · 4,298 women
Younger residents
3,887 residents in Estero are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,230 604 boys · 625 girls
- 7–12 1,203 611 boys · 592 girls
- 3–7 867 464 boys · 403 girls
- 0–3 587 308 boys · 279 girls
About 2,411 residents in Estero (7.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Estero | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 10.6% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.6% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.2% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Estero is about 46% higher than in Florida. The rate of obesity in Estero is about 31% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Estero | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.6% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.7% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Estero is about 46% lower than in Florida. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Estero is about 36% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,190 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 387,087 minutes a day and 141.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Estero is 82.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.28 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 | Estero | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.91 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Estero is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Estero, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Estero, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estero, FL | 34,171 | 82.1 yrs #1/2 | 5.7% #1/2 | 23.2% #1/2 |
| Bonita Springs, FL | 54,736 | 81.7 yrs | 10.8% | 24.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Estero, Florida has an overall health index grade of A, making it far better than Florida, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Estero, Florida.
What is the health grade for Estero, Florida?
Estero, 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Estero, Florida?
People in Estero, Florida can expect to live 82.1 years on average, 4.9 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
What is the uninsured rate in Estero, Florida?
5.7% of residents in Estero, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 5.8 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What percentage of Estero, Florida residents are obese?
23.2% of adults in Estero, 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 Estero, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,190 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 387,087 minutes a day and 141.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Estero is 82.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.28 lifetimes a year.
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