Health Profile of Meadow Woods, Florida
Meadow Woods 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
Meadow Woods Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Meadow Woods | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.2% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.0% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Meadow Woods is 77.8 years, about 0.6 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 10.2%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.0% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,696 residents in Meadow Woods are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 345 119 men · 226 women
- 75–84 793 326 men · 467 women
- 65–74 2,285 1,037 men · 1,248 women
- 50–64 6,273 3,037 men · 3,236 women
Younger residents
8,917 residents in Meadow Woods are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,670 1,121 boys · 1,549 girls
- 7–12 2,638 1,111 boys · 1,527 girls
- 3–7 2,032 974 boys · 1,058 girls
- 0–3 1,577 784 boys · 793 girls
About 878 residents in Meadow Woods (2.3% 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 | Meadow Woods | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.9% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.2% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.5% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Meadow Woods is about 48% lower than in Florida. The rate of cancer in Meadow Woods is about 46% lower than in Florida. The rate of diabetes in Meadow Woods is about 20% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Meadow Woods | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.5% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.8% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Meadow Woods is about 32% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 41,392 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 15.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 455,313 minutes a day and 166.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Meadow Woods is 77.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.06 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 | Meadow Woods | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.05 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Meadow Woods is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Meadow Woods, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Meadow Woods, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Woods, FL | 37,671 | 77.8 yrs #3/3 | 10.2% #1/3 | 30.5% #1/3 |
| Buenaventura Lakes, FL | 32,549 | 81.6 yrs | 12.4% | 38.3% |
| Kissimmee, FL | 71,948 | 78.4 yrs | 13.8% | 38.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Meadow Woods, 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 Meadow Woods, Florida.
What is the health grade for Meadow Woods, Florida?
Meadow Woods, 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 Meadow Woods, Florida?
People in Meadow Woods, Florida can expect to live 77.8 years on average, 0.6 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of Meadow Woods, Florida residents are uninsured?
10.2% of residents in Meadow Woods, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 1.4 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Meadow Woods, Florida?
30.5% of adults in Meadow Woods, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.3 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Meadow Woods, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 41,392 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 15.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 455,313 minutes a day and 166.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Meadow Woods is 77.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.06 lifetimes a year.
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