Health Profile of Glades County, Florida
Glades County 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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D
Glades County Well below averageLeast healthy county in Florida
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Glades County | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 22.8% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.0% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Glades County is 74.6 years, about 2.7 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 22.8%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 23.0% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
5,612 residents in Glades County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 284 116 men · 168 women
- 75–84 1,201 653 men · 548 women
- 65–74 1,672 867 men · 805 women
- 50–64 2,456 1,332 men · 1,124 women
Younger residents
1,891 residents in Glades County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 587 281 boys · 305 girls
- 7–12 589 306 boys · 283 girls
- 3–7 426 223 boys · 203 girls
- 0–3 289 142 boys · 147 girls
About 1,558 residents in Glades County (12.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Glades County | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.0% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.1% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 10.1% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.3% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Glades County is about 26% higher than in Florida. The rate of diabetes in Glades County is about 20% higher than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Glades County | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.3% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.3% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Glades County are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,393 cigarettes a day, 761,788 a month, or 9.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 279,322 minutes a day and 102.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Glades County is 74.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.60 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 | Glades County | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.49 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Glades County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Glades County, FL Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Glades County, FL is the smallest of the 6 counties compared here, 12,560 residents against a local median of 42,373. The measure that sets Glades County, FL apart most is uninsured: 22.8%, 32% above the local median of 17.2%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 11.3% on uninsured, so Glades County, FL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Glades County, FL has the 6th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glades County, FL | 12,560 | 74.6 yrs #6/6 | 22.8% #6/6 | 38.3% #5/6 |
| Hendry County, FL | 42,373 | 78.3 yrs | 21.7% | 36.6% |
| Highlands County, FL | 105,700 | 77.4 yrs | 13.8% | 37.8% |
| Okeechobee County, FL | 40,816 | 77.1 yrs | 17.2% | 34.1% |
| DeSoto County, FL | 35,386 | 78.0 yrs | 19.9% | 39.9% |
| Martin County, FL | 160,388 | 81.6 yrs | 10.5% | 28.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Glades County, Florida has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Florida, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Glades County, Florida.
Is Glades County, Florida a healthy place to live?
Glades County, Florida has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
Is Glades County, Florida one of the healthiest counties in Florida?
No. Glades County ranks last of 67 counties in Florida by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the life expectancy in Glades County, Florida?
People in Glades County, Florida can expect to live 74.6 years on average, 2.7 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Glades County, Florida?
22.8% of residents in Glades County, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 4 people, 11.3 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Glades County, Florida?
38.3% of adults in Glades County, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.5 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
Which health problem stands out most in Glades County, Florida?
Compared with Florida as a whole, heart disease stands out most: the adult rate here is 10.1%, about 26% higher than the Florida rate of 8.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Glades County, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,393 cigarettes a day, 761,788 a month, or 9.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 279,322 minutes a day and 102.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Glades County is 74.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.60 lifetimes a year.
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