Health Profile of Lake Worth Beach, Florida
Lake Worth 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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D
Lake Worth Beach Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lake Worth Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.3 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 29.5% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.1% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lake Worth Beach is 75.3 years, about 1.9 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 29.5%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.1% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,098 residents in Lake Worth Beach are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 911 295 men · 615 women
- 75–84 1,676 912 men · 765 women
- 65–74 2,941 1,471 men · 1,470 women
- 50–64 7,570 4,045 men · 3,526 women
Younger residents
9,708 residents in Lake Worth Beach are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,705 1,503 boys · 1,202 girls
- 7–12 2,827 1,490 boys · 1,336 girls
- 3–7 2,347 1,185 boys · 1,162 girls
- 0–3 1,829 904 boys · 925 girls
About 2,521 residents in Lake Worth Beach (5.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lake Worth Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.8% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.7% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.0% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Lake Worth Beach is about 35% lower than in Florida. The rate of heart disease in Lake Worth Beach is about 17% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lake Worth Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.5% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.9% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lake Worth Beach is about 17% higher than in Florida. The rate of smoking in Lake Worth Beach is about 15% higher than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 80,096 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 881,055 minutes a day and 321.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lake Worth Beach is 75.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.12 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 | Lake Worth Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.55 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lake Worth Beach is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Lake Worth Beach, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Lake Worth Beach, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Worth Beach, FL | 43,319 | 75.3 yrs #2/2 | 29.5% #2/2 | 32.0% #2/2 |
| Palm Springs, FL | 30,360 | 79.1 yrs | 29.3% | 30.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lake Worth Beach, Florida has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Florida, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Lake Worth Beach, Florida.
What is the health grade for Lake Worth Beach, Florida?
Lake Worth Beach, Florida has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Lake Worth Beach, Florida?
People in Lake Worth Beach, Florida can expect to live 75.3 years on average, 1.9 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
What is the uninsured rate in Lake Worth Beach, Florida?
29.5% of residents in Lake Worth Beach, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 3 people, 17.9 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Worth Beach, Florida?
32.0% of adults in Lake Worth Beach, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.8 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lake Worth Beach, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 80,096 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 881,055 minutes a day and 321.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lake Worth Beach is 75.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.12 lifetimes a year.
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