Health Profile of Hialeah, Florida
Hialeah 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
Hialeah Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hialeah | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.9 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.8% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 27.9% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hialeah is 80.9 years, about 3.7 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 14.8%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 27.9% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
94,866 residents in Hialeah are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 7,661 2,659 men · 5,002 women
- 75–84 14,975 6,014 men · 8,961 women
- 65–74 22,805 9,699 men · 13,106 women
- 50–64 49,424 24,140 men · 25,285 women
Younger residents
35,574 residents in Hialeah are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 11,098 5,367 boys · 5,732 girls
- 7–12 10,219 4,978 boys · 5,240 girls
- 3–7 8,037 3,999 boys · 4,038 girls
- 0–3 6,220 3,071 boys · 3,149 girls
About 13,026 residents in Hialeah (5.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hialeah | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.9% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.9% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.3% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Hialeah is about 43% higher than in Florida. The rate of cancer in Hialeah is about 27% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hialeah | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.4% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.2% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 42.4% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Hialeah is about 46% higher than in Florida. The rate of smoking in Hialeah is about 23% lower than in Florida. The rate of binge drinking in Hialeah is about 18% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 306,834 cigarettes a day, 9.2 million a month, or 112.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.4 million minutes a day and 1.2 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hialeah is 80.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.08 lifetimes a day, or 29 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 | Hialeah | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.64 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hialeah is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Hialeah, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hialeah, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hialeah, FL | 225,005 | 80.9 yrs #3/3 | 14.8% #3/3 | 32.3% #3/3 |
| Miami Lakes, FL | 28,041 | 82.4 yrs | 9.2% | 27.6% |
| Hialeah Gardens, FL | 23,649 | 81.6 yrs | 12.0% | 30.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hialeah, 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 Hialeah, Florida.
What is the health grade for Hialeah, Florida?
Hialeah, 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 Hialeah, Florida?
People in Hialeah, Florida can expect to live 80.9 years on average, 3.7 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
What is the uninsured rate in Hialeah, Florida?
14.8% of residents in Hialeah, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 3.2 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What percentage of Hialeah, Florida residents are obese?
32.3% of adults in Hialeah, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.4 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
What is the biggest health concern in Hialeah, Florida?
Compared with Florida as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 42.4%, about 46% higher than the Florida rate of 29.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hialeah, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 306,834 cigarettes a day, 9.2 million a month, or 112.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.4 million minutes a day and 1.2 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hialeah is 80.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.08 lifetimes a day, or 29 lifetimes a year.
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