Health Profile of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
Lauderdale Lakes 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
Lauderdale Lakes Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lauderdale Lakes | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.9 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 15.8% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 27.2% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lauderdale Lakes is 76.9 years, about 0.3 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 15.8%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 27.2% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,192 residents in Lauderdale Lakes are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 798 367 men · 431 women
- 75–84 2,164 934 men · 1,231 women
- 65–74 3,565 1,686 men · 1,879 women
- 50–64 6,664 2,920 men · 3,744 women
Younger residents
8,198 residents in Lauderdale Lakes are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,365 1,090 boys · 1,275 girls
- 7–12 2,319 1,069 boys · 1,249 girls
- 3–7 1,942 978 boys · 964 girls
- 0–3 1,573 839 boys · 734 girls
About 2,465 residents in Lauderdale Lakes (6.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lauderdale Lakes | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.4% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.7% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.6% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Lauderdale Lakes is about 39% higher than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lauderdale Lakes | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.1% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 10.6% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 37.5% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lauderdale Lakes is about 29% higher than in Florida. The rate of binge drinking in Lauderdale Lakes is about 29% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 64,752 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 23.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 712,269 minutes a day and 260.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lauderdale Lakes is 76.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.43 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 | Lauderdale Lakes | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.47 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lauderdale Lakes is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Lauderdale Lakes, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Lauderdale Lakes, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale Lakes, FL | 35,781 | 76.9 yrs #2/3 | 15.8% #2/3 | 37.6% #3/3 |
| Lauderhill, FL | 73,979 | 75.4 yrs | 15.2% | 36.2% |
| North Lauderdale, FL | 43,820 | 78.4 yrs | 18.6% | 35.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lauderdale Lakes, 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 Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.
Is Lauderdale Lakes, Florida a healthy place to live?
Lauderdale Lakes, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida?
People in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida can expect to live 76.9 years on average, about the same as the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida?
15.8% of residents in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 4.3 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida?
37.6% of adults in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.8 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
Which health problem stands out most in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida?
Compared with Florida as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 17.4%, about 39% higher than the Florida rate of 12.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 64,752 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 23.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 712,269 minutes a day and 260.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lauderdale Lakes is 76.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.43 lifetimes a year.
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