Health Profile of Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Jacksonville Beach 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
Jacksonville Beach Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Jacksonville Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.2% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.8% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Jacksonville Beach is 79.5 years, about 2.3 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 7.2%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.8% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,562 residents in Jacksonville Beach are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 608 139 men · 469 women
- 75–84 1,158 509 men · 650 women
- 65–74 2,562 1,297 men · 1,265 women
- 50–64 5,234 2,691 men · 2,542 women
Younger residents
3,777 residents in Jacksonville Beach are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,301 723 boys · 579 girls
- 7–12 1,111 636 boys · 475 girls
- 3–7 802 462 boys · 340 girls
- 0–3 562 300 boys · 262 girls
About 1,142 residents in Jacksonville Beach (4.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Jacksonville Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.8% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Jacksonville Beach is about 40% lower than in Florida. The rate of heart disease in Jacksonville Beach is about 39% lower than in Florida. The rate of obesity in Jacksonville Beach is about 18% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Jacksonville Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.7% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.4% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Jacksonville Beach is about 40% lower than in Florida. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Jacksonville Beach is about 37% lower than in Florida. The rate of binge drinking in Jacksonville Beach is about 30% higher than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 24,732 cigarettes a day, 741,973 a month, or 9.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 272,057 minutes a day and 99.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jacksonville Beach is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.38 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 | Jacksonville Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.42 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Jacksonville Beach is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Jacksonville Beach, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Jacksonville Beach, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Beach, FL | 23,645 | 79.5 yrs #2/2 | 7.2% #2/2 | 27.8% #2/2 |
| Nocatee, FL | 23,004 | 81.2 yrs | 1.2% | 24.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Jacksonville Beach, 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 Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Is Jacksonville Beach, Florida a healthy place to live?
Jacksonville Beach, 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 average lifespan in Jacksonville Beach, Florida?
People in Jacksonville Beach, Florida can expect to live 79.5 years on average, 2.3 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of Jacksonville Beach, Florida residents are uninsured?
7.2% of residents in Jacksonville Beach, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 4.3 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Jacksonville Beach, Florida?
27.8% of adults in Jacksonville Beach, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 6.0 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
Which health problem stands out most in Jacksonville Beach, Florida?
Compared with Florida as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 19.3%, about 30% higher than the Florida rate of 14.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Jacksonville Beach, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 24,732 cigarettes a day, 741,973 a month, or 9.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 272,057 minutes a day and 99.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jacksonville Beach is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.38 lifetimes a year.
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