Health Profile of Greenacres, Florida
Greenacres 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
Greenacres Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Greenacres | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 21.2% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.1% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Greenacres is 78.9 years, about 1.7 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 21.2%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.1% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,582 residents in Greenacres are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,041 387 men · 654 women
- 75–84 2,858 1,202 men · 1,655 women
- 65–74 3,489 1,461 men · 2,028 women
- 50–64 7,194 3,248 men · 3,946 women
Younger residents
9,012 residents in Greenacres are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,628 1,294 boys · 1,334 girls
- 7–12 2,602 1,349 boys · 1,253 girls
- 3–7 2,133 1,161 boys · 973 girls
- 0–3 1,648 931 boys · 717 girls
About 2,743 residents in Greenacres (6.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Greenacres | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.2% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.3% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.7% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Greenacres is about 15% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Greenacres | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.1% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.7% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Greenacres are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 62,565 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 22.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 688,213 minutes a day and 251.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Greenacres is 78.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.06 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 | Greenacres | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.78 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Greenacres is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Greenacres, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Greenacres, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres, FL | 41,954 | 78.9 yrs #2/2 | 21.2% #1/2 | 28.7% #1/2 |
| Palm Springs, FL | 30,360 | 79.1 yrs | 29.3% | 30.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Greenacres, 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 Greenacres, Florida.
What is the health grade for Greenacres, Florida?
Greenacres, 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 Greenacres, Florida?
People in Greenacres, Florida can expect to live 78.9 years on average, 1.7 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Greenacres, Florida?
21.2% of residents in Greenacres, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 5 people, 9.6 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Greenacres, Florida?
28.7% of adults in Greenacres, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.1 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Greenacres, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 62,565 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 22.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 688,213 minutes a day and 251.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Greenacres is 78.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.06 lifetimes a year.
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