Health Profile of Hollywood, Florida
Hollywood 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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B
Hollywood Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hollywood | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 16.0% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.4% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hollywood is 78.7 years, about 1.5 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 16.0%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.4% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
56,150 residents in Hollywood are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,964 1,322 men · 2,641 women
- 75–84 8,297 3,669 men · 4,628 women
- 65–74 14,068 7,034 men · 7,035 women
- 50–64 29,821 14,646 men · 15,175 women
Younger residents
29,293 residents in Hollywood are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 8,950 4,547 boys · 4,403 girls
- 7–12 8,893 4,586 boys · 4,307 girls
- 3–7 6,645 3,373 boys · 3,273 girls
- 0–3 4,805 2,360 boys · 2,445 girls
About 8,629 residents in Hollywood (5.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hollywood | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.8% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Hollywood is about 20% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hollywood | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.7% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Hollywood is about 19% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 215,723 cigarettes a day, 6.5 million a month, or 78.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.4 million minutes a day and 866.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hollywood is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.06 lifetimes a day, or 21 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 | Hollywood | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.36 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hollywood is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Hollywood, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Hollywood, FL is the largest of the 4 cities compared here, 154,994 residents against a local median of 29,392. Hollywood, FL sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these cities turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is uninsured, 10% above the local median at 16.0% against 14.6%. Hollywood, FL has the 4th lowest uninsured of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood, FL | 154,994 | 78.7 yrs #3/4 | 16.0% #4/4 | 29.8% #2/4 |
| Dania Beach, FL | 29,392 | 78.6 yrs | 15.0% | 29.5% |
| Hallandale Beach, FL | 40,331 | 80.3 yrs | 13.1% | 30.4% |
| Ives Estates, FL | 27,230 | 81.1 yrs | 14.6% | 30.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hollywood, Florida has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Florida, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hollywood, Florida.
What is the health grade for Hollywood, Florida?
Hollywood, Florida has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Hollywood, Florida?
People in Hollywood, Florida can expect to live 78.7 years on average, 1.5 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Hollywood, Florida?
16.0% of residents in Hollywood, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 4.5 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Hollywood, Florida?
29.8% of adults in Hollywood, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.0 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hollywood, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 215,723 cigarettes a day, 6.5 million a month, or 78.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.4 million minutes a day and 866.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hollywood is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.06 lifetimes a day, or 21 lifetimes a year.
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