Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Kendall West | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.5 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.8% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Kendall West is 83.5 years, about 6.3 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years.
The uninsured population in Kendall West is 11.8%, lower than the Florida average of 11.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Kendall West | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.8% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.8% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Kendall West is about 40% lower than in Florida. The rate of heart disease in Kendall West is about 38% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Kendall West | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.0% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.8% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Kendall West is about 39% lower than in Florida.
Air Quality
| Metric | Kendall West | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.41 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Kendall West is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Kendall West, Florida has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Florida, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Kendall West, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Kendall West, FL is the 4th largest of the 5 cities compared here, 35,617 residents against a local median of 50,971. Where Kendall West, FL breaks from the cities next to it is uninsured, sitting 28% above the local median of 9.2% at 11.8%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 1.9% on uninsured, so Kendall West, FL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Kendall West, FL has the 5th lowest uninsured of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall West, FL | 35,617 | 83.5 yrs #2/5 | 11.8% #5/5 | 28.8% #5/5 |
| Kendale Lakes, FL | 52,880 | 83.1 yrs | 8.5% | 28.5% |
| The Hammocks, FL | 53,902 | 81.8 yrs | 10.4% | 27.6% |
| The Crossings, FL | 22,625 | 83.6 yrs | 8.7% | 27.2% |
| Tamiami, FL | 49,061 | 82.5 yrs | 9.7% | 28.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Kendall West, Florida.
What is the health grade for Kendall West, Florida?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Kendall West, Florida.
What is the life expectancy in Kendall West, Florida?
The life expectancy in Kendall West, Florida is 83.5 years, higher than the Florida average of 77.2 years.
What percentage of Kendall West, Florida residents are uninsured?
11.8% of Kendall West, Florida residents are uninsured, lower than the Florida average of 11.9%.
What percentage of Kendall West, Florida residents are obese?
28.8% of Kendall West, Florida residents are classified as obese, lower than the Florida average of 33.8%.