Health Profile of Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers 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
Fort Myers Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Fort Myers | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.2 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 18.8% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.4% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Fort Myers is 76.2 years, about 1.0 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 18.8%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.4% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
33,120 residents in Fort Myers are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,410 791 men · 1,619 women
- 75–84 5,094 2,130 men · 2,965 women
- 65–74 9,542 4,514 men · 5,028 women
- 50–64 16,073 8,022 men · 8,051 women
Younger residents
17,791 residents in Fort Myers are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,087 2,710 boys · 2,377 girls
- 7–12 5,007 2,366 boys · 2,641 girls
- 3–7 4,237 2,081 boys · 2,156 girls
- 0–3 3,459 1,811 boys · 1,648 girls
About 6,777 residents in Fort Myers (7.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Fort Myers | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.2% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.8% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Fort Myers is about 17% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Fort Myers | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.7% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.4% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Fort Myers are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 157,014 cigarettes a day, 4.7 million a month, or 57.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.7 million minutes a day and 630.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fort Myers is 76.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 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 | Fort Myers | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.93 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Fort Myers is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers, Florida.
What is the health grade for Fort Myers, Florida?
Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers, Florida?
People in Fort Myers, Florida can expect to live 76.2 years on average, 1.0 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Fort Myers, Florida?
18.8% of residents in Fort Myers, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 5 people, 7.2 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Fort Myers, Florida?
31.8% of adults in Fort Myers, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.0 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Fort Myers, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 157,014 cigarettes a day, 4.7 million a month, or 57.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.7 million minutes a day and 630.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fort Myers is 76.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 lifetimes a year.
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