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 | Miami | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 17.5% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Miami is 79.0 years, about 1.8 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years.
The uninsured population in Miami is 17.5%, higher than the Florida average of 11.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Miami | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.9% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.9% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.7% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.3% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Miami is about 33% lower than in Florida. The rate of self-rated poor health in Miami is about 21% higher than in Florida. The rate of diabetes in Miami is about 20% higher than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Miami | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.9% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 35.9% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Miami is about 24% higher than in Florida. The rate of smoking in Miami is about 21% lower than in Florida.
Air Quality
| Metric | Miami | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.15 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Miami is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Miami, 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 Miami, Florida.
What is the health grade for Miami, Florida?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Miami, Florida.
What is the life expectancy in Miami, Florida?
The life expectancy in Miami, Florida is 79.0 years, higher than the Florida average of 77.2 years.
What percentage of Miami, Florida residents are uninsured?
17.5% of Miami, Florida residents are uninsured, higher than the Florida average of 11.9%.
What percentage of Miami, Florida residents are obese?
31.3% of Miami, Florida residents are classified as obese, lower than the Florida average of 33.8%.