Health Profile of Leesburg, Florida
Leesburg 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
Leesburg Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Leesburg | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.0 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.1% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.2% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Leesburg is 75.0 years, about 2.2 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 11.1%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.2% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,898 residents in Leesburg are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,106 418 men · 687 women
- 75–84 2,871 1,367 men · 1,503 women
- 65–74 3,704 1,621 men · 2,083 women
- 50–64 4,217 1,857 men · 2,361 women
Younger residents
3,788 residents in Leesburg are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,043 587 boys · 456 girls
- 7–12 1,172 653 boys · 519 girls
- 3–7 931 478 boys · 453 girls
- 0–3 643 315 boys · 328 girls
About 3,977 residents in Leesburg (17.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Leesburg | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.6% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 9.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 10.4% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.4% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Leesburg is about 29% higher than in Florida. The rate of cancer in Leesburg is about 29% higher than in Florida. The rate of diabetes in Leesburg is about 25% higher than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Leesburg | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.7% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.5% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.2% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Leesburg is about 22% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,415 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 422,560 minutes a day and 154.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Leesburg is 75.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.91 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 | Leesburg | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.57 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Leesburg is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Leesburg, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Leesburg, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesburg, FL | 22,742 | 75.0 yrs #1/2 | 11.1% #2/2 | 37.4% #2/2 |
| Wildwood, FL | 20,550 | 74.7 yrs | 4.2% | 35.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Leesburg, Florida has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Florida, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Leesburg, Florida.
What is the health grade for Leesburg, Florida?
Leesburg, 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 Leesburg, Florida?
People in Leesburg, Florida can expect to live 75.0 years on average, 2.2 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of Leesburg, Florida residents are uninsured?
11.1% of residents in Leesburg, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, about the same as the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Leesburg, Florida?
37.4% of adults in Leesburg, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.6 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
What is the biggest health concern in Leesburg, Florida?
Compared with Florida as a whole, heart disease stands out most: the adult rate here is 10.4%, about 29% higher than the Florida rate of 8.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Leesburg, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,415 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 422,560 minutes a day and 154.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Leesburg is 75.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.91 lifetimes a year.
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