Health Profile of Horizon West, Florida
Horizon West 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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A
Horizon West Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Horizon West | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.1 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.8% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Horizon West is 82.1 years, about 4.9 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 6.8%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.6% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,525 residents in Horizon West are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 151 55 men · 96 women
- 75–84 844 410 men · 434 women
- 65–74 2,697 1,348 men · 1,350 women
- 50–64 6,833 3,421 men · 3,412 women
Younger residents
13,707 residents in Horizon West are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,814 1,912 boys · 1,902 girls
- 7–12 4,390 2,099 boys · 2,291 girls
- 3–7 3,250 1,535 boys · 1,715 girls
- 0–3 2,253 1,101 boys · 1,152 girls
About 299 residents in Horizon West (0.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Horizon West | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.8% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.8% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 25.2% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Horizon West is about 53% lower than in Florida. The rate of diabetes in Horizon West is about 45% lower than in Florida. The rate of cancer in Horizon West is about 36% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Horizon West | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.8% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.1% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Horizon West is about 41% lower than in Florida. The rate of smoking in Horizon West is about 40% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 45,910 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 505,006 minutes a day and 184.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Horizon West is 82.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.27 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 | Horizon West | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.09 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Horizon West is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Horizon West, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Horizon West, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon West, FL | 50,025 | 82.1 yrs #1/2 | 6.8% #1/2 | 25.2% #1/2 |
| Winter Garden, FL | 36,580 | 76.8 yrs | 12.5% | 30.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Horizon West, Florida has an overall health index grade of A, making it far better than Florida, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Horizon West, Florida.
What is the health grade for Horizon West, Florida?
Horizon West, Florida has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Horizon West, Florida?
People in Horizon West, Florida can expect to live 82.1 years on average, 4.9 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Horizon West, Florida?
6.8% of residents in Horizon West, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, 4.7 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What percentage of Horizon West, Florida residents are obese?
25.2% of adults in Horizon West, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 8.6 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Horizon West, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 45,910 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 505,006 minutes a day and 184.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Horizon West is 82.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.27 lifetimes a year.
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