Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Margate | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.5% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Margate is 79.0 years, about 1.8 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years.
The uninsured population in Margate is 11.5%, lower than the Florida average of 11.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Margate | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.7% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Margate are about the same as in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Margate | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.9% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.2% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.5% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Margate is about 16% lower than in Florida.
Air Quality
| Metric | Margate | 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 Margate is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Margate, 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 Margate, Florida.
What is the health grade for Margate, Florida?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Margate, Florida.
What is the life expectancy in Margate, Florida?
The life expectancy in Margate, Florida is 79.0 years, higher than the Florida average of 77.2 years.
What percentage of Margate, Florida residents are uninsured?
11.5% of Margate, Florida residents are uninsured, lower than the Florida average of 11.9%.
What percentage of Margate, Florida residents are obese?
29.7% of Margate, Florida residents are classified as obese, lower than the Florida average of 33.8%.