Health Profile of Fort Pierce, Florida
Fort Pierce 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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F
Fort Pierce Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Fort Pierce | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.0 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 17.1% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 29.1% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Fort Pierce is 73.0 years, about 4.2 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 17.1%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 29.1% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
15,018 residents in Fort Pierce are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 854 392 men · 462 women
- 75–84 2,468 1,075 men · 1,393 women
- 65–74 4,411 2,126 men · 2,285 women
- 50–64 7,285 3,678 men · 3,607 women
Younger residents
11,003 residents in Fort Pierce are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,465 1,792 boys · 1,672 girls
- 7–12 3,089 1,631 boys · 1,458 girls
- 3–7 2,469 1,229 boys · 1,240 girls
- 0–3 1,981 901 boys · 1,080 girls
About 4,041 residents in Fort Pierce (8.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Fort Pierce | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.5% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.0% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.2% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Fort Pierce is about 32% higher than in Florida. The rate of obesity in Fort Pierce is about 25% higher than in Florida. The rate of cancer in Fort Pierce is about 16% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Fort Pierce | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 26.9% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.9% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 40.2% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Fort Pierce is about 38% higher than in Florida. The rate of smoking in Fort Pierce is about 26% higher than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 92,183 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 33.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 370.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fort Pierce is 73.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.65 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 Pierce | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.00 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Fort Pierce is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Fort Pierce, Florida has an overall health index grade of F, making it somewhat worse than Florida, and worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Is Fort Pierce, Florida a healthy place to live?
Fort Pierce, Florida has a Map AI Health Index grade of F, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an F grade means residents face significantly worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Fort Pierce, Florida?
People in Fort Pierce, Florida can expect to live 73.0 years on average, 4.2 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Fort Pierce, Florida?
17.1% of residents in Fort Pierce, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 5.6 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Fort Pierce, Florida?
42.2% of adults in Fort Pierce, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 8.4 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
What health issue is more common in Fort Pierce, Florida than elsewhere?
Compared with Florida as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 40.2%, about 38% higher than the Florida rate of 29.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Fort Pierce, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 92,183 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 33.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 370.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fort Pierce is 73.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.65 lifetimes a year.
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