Health Profile of Largo, Florida
Largo 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
Largo Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Largo | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.1 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.8% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.2% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Largo is 76.1 years, about 1.1 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 12.8%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.2% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
40,207 residents in Largo are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,596 1,262 men · 2,334 women
- 75–84 7,376 3,387 men · 3,989 women
- 65–74 11,010 4,855 men · 6,155 women
- 50–64 18,225 8,700 men · 9,524 women
Younger residents
12,521 residents in Largo are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,159 2,215 boys · 1,944 girls
- 7–12 3,687 1,898 boys · 1,789 girls
- 3–7 2,695 1,330 boys · 1,365 girls
- 0–3 1,979 974 boys · 1,006 girls
About 10,031 residents in Largo (11.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Largo | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.5% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.9% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.3% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Largo is about 17% higher than in Florida. The rate of obesity in Largo is about 16% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Largo | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.6% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.4% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Largo are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 147,550 cigarettes a day, 4.4 million a month, or 53.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.6 million minutes a day and 592.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Largo is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 15 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 | Largo | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.23 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Largo is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Largo, 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 Largo, Florida.
What is the health grade for Largo, Florida?
Largo, 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 Largo, Florida?
People in Largo, Florida can expect to live 76.1 years on average, 1.1 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of Largo, Florida residents are uninsured?
12.8% of residents in Largo, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 1.2 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What percentage of Largo, Florida residents are obese?
28.3% of adults in Largo, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 5.5 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Largo, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 147,550 cigarettes a day, 4.4 million a month, or 53.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.6 million minutes a day and 592.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Largo is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 15 lifetimes a year.
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