Health Profile of Lakeside, Florida
Lakeside 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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B
Lakeside Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lakeside | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lakeside is 77.8 years, about 0.6 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 8.9%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.5% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,235 residents in Lakeside are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 341 147 men · 194 women
- 75–84 1,320 544 men · 776 women
- 65–74 3,261 1,538 men · 1,723 women
- 50–64 6,313 2,864 men · 3,449 women
Younger residents
5,943 residents in Lakeside are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,856 959 boys · 897 girls
- 7–12 1,722 910 boys · 812 girls
- 3–7 1,348 709 boys · 640 girls
- 0–3 1,017 519 boys · 497 girls
About 1,193 residents in Lakeside (4.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lakeside | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.7% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Lakeside is about 21% lower than in Florida. The rate of diabetes in Lakeside is about 16% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lakeside | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.3% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Lakeside are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,076 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 528,841 minutes a day and 193.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lakeside is 77.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.72 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 | Lakeside | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.77 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lakeside is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Lakeside, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Lakeside, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside, FL | 29,908 | 77.8 yrs #2/3 | 8.9% #3/3 | 34.7% #2/3 |
| Fleming Island, FL | 29,665 | 81.1 yrs | 4.4% | 32.5% |
| Oakleaf Plantation, FL | 28,270 | 77.8 yrs | 4.2% | 35.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lakeside, Florida has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Florida, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Lakeside, Florida.
What is the health grade for Lakeside, Florida?
Lakeside, Florida has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Lakeside, Florida?
People in Lakeside, Florida can expect to live 77.8 years on average, 0.6 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Lakeside, Florida?
8.9% of residents in Lakeside, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 2.6 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Lakeside, Florida?
34.7% of adults in Lakeside, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.9 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lakeside, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,076 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 528,841 minutes a day and 193.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lakeside is 77.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.72 lifetimes a year.
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