Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Golden Gate | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 24.1% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Golden Gate is 80.7 years, about 3.5 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years.
The uninsured population in Golden Gate is 24.1%, higher than the Florida average of 11.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Golden Gate | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.8% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.7% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.2% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Golden Gate is about 47% lower than in Florida. The rate of heart disease in Golden Gate is about 38% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Golden Gate | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.0% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Golden Gate is about 17% higher than in Florida.
Air Quality
| Metric | Golden Gate | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.77 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Golden Gate is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Golden Gate, Florida has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Florida, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Golden Gate, Florida.
What is the health grade for Golden Gate, Florida?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Golden Gate, Florida.
What is the life expectancy in Golden Gate, Florida?
The life expectancy in Golden Gate, Florida is 80.7 years, higher than the Florida average of 77.2 years.
What percentage of Golden Gate, Florida residents are uninsured?
24.1% of Golden Gate, Florida residents are uninsured, higher than the Florida average of 11.9%.
What percentage of Golden Gate, Florida residents are obese?
31.7% of Golden Gate, Florida residents are classified as obese, lower than the Florida average of 33.8%.