Health Profile of Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland 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
Lakeland Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lakeland | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.9% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.9% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lakeland is 76.7 years, about 0.5 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 10.9%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.9% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
46,458 residents in Lakeland are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,791 1,480 men · 2,310 women
- 75–84 8,187 3,672 men · 4,515 women
- 65–74 12,994 5,848 men · 7,146 women
- 50–64 21,486 10,338 men · 11,148 women
Younger residents
23,739 residents in Lakeland are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,995 3,699 boys · 3,296 girls
- 7–12 6,859 3,654 boys · 3,205 girls
- 3–7 5,583 2,839 boys · 2,744 girls
- 0–3 4,301 2,195 boys · 2,107 girls
About 10,384 residents in Lakeland (8.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lakeland | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.2% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.0% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.6% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Lakeland are about the same as in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lakeland | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.4% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.5% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Lakeland are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 196,192 cigarettes a day, 5.9 million a month, or 71.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.2 million minutes a day and 787.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lakeland is 76.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 20 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 | Lakeland | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.75 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lakeland is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, Florida.
Is Lakeland, Florida a healthy place to live?
Lakeland, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Lakeland, Florida?
People in Lakeland, Florida can expect to live 76.7 years on average, 0.5 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of Lakeland, Florida residents are uninsured?
10.9% of residents in Lakeland, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 0.6 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Lakeland, Florida?
36.6% of adults in Lakeland, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.8 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lakeland, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 196,192 cigarettes a day, 5.9 million a month, or 71.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.2 million minutes a day and 787.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lakeland is 76.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 20 lifetimes a year.
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