Health Profile of Kissimmee, Florida
Kissimmee 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
Kissimmee Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Kissimmee | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.8% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Kissimmee is 78.4 years, about 1.2 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 13.8%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.6% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
18,847 residents in Kissimmee are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 946 351 men · 595 women
- 75–84 2,099 867 men · 1,232 women
- 65–74 4,666 2,181 men · 2,484 women
- 50–64 11,136 5,379 men · 5,757 women
Younger residents
16,663 residents in Kissimmee are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,108 2,660 boys · 2,448 girls
- 7–12 4,900 2,827 boys · 2,074 girls
- 3–7 3,770 2,072 boys · 1,698 girls
- 0–3 2,885 1,433 boys · 1,452 girls
About 2,152 residents in Kissimmee (3.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Kissimmee | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.5% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.1% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Kissimmee is about 38% lower than in Florida. The rate of heart disease in Kissimmee is about 24% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Kissimmee | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.9% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 36.5% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Kissimmee is about 26% higher than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 114,316 cigarettes a day, 3.4 million a month, or 41.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 459.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kissimmee is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 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 | Kissimmee | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.97 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Kissimmee is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Kissimmee, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Kissimmee, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kissimmee, FL | 71,948 | 78.4 yrs #2/3 | 13.8% #3/3 | 38.1% #2/3 |
| Buenaventura Lakes, FL | 32,549 | 81.6 yrs | 12.4% | 38.3% |
| Meadow Woods, FL | 37,671 | 77.8 yrs | 10.2% | 30.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Kissimmee, Florida has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Florida, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Kissimmee, Florida.
How healthy is Kissimmee, Florida?
Kissimmee, 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.
How long do people live in Kissimmee, Florida?
People in Kissimmee, Florida can expect to live 78.4 years on average, 1.2 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of Kissimmee, Florida residents are uninsured?
13.8% of residents in Kissimmee, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 2.3 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Kissimmee, Florida?
38.1% of adults in Kissimmee, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.3 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
What health issue is more common in Kissimmee, Florida than elsewhere?
Compared with Florida as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 36.5%, about 26% higher than the Florida rate of 29.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Kissimmee, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 114,316 cigarettes a day, 3.4 million a month, or 41.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 459.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kissimmee is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
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