Health Profile of Miami, Florida
Miami 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
Miami Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Miami | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 16.2% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Miami is 79.0 years, about 1.8 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 16.2%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 23.5% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
163,195 residents in Miami are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 11,432 4,235 men · 7,196 women
- 75–84 24,990 10,387 men · 14,603 women
- 65–74 39,388 17,882 men · 21,507 women
- 50–64 87,386 44,322 men · 43,064 women
Younger residents
73,699 residents in Miami are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 20,334 10,379 boys · 9,955 girls
- 7–12 20,207 10,410 boys · 9,797 girls
- 3–7 18,219 9,535 boys · 8,683 girls
- 0–3 14,939 7,966 boys · 6,974 girls
About 24,864 residents in Miami (5.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
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% |
The rate of cancer in Miami is about 33% lower than in Florida. The rate of diabetes in Miami is about 20% higher than in Florida. The rate of heart disease in Miami is about 16% lower 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.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 644,188 cigarettes a day, 19.3 million a month, or 235.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 7.1 million minutes a day and 2.6 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Miami is 79.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.17 lifetimes a day, or 62 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 | 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.
Miami, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Miami, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 456,657 | 79.0 yrs #2/2 | 16.2% #2/2 | 31.3% #2/2 |
| Miami Beach, FL | 64,801 | 81.1 yrs | 16.0% | 26.3% |
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.
Is Miami, Florida a healthy place to live?
Miami, 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 life expectancy in Miami, Florida?
People in Miami, Florida can expect to live 79.0 years on average, 1.8 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
What is the uninsured rate in Miami, Florida?
16.2% of residents in Miami, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 4.7 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Miami, Florida?
31.3% of adults in Miami, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.5 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
What health issue is more common in Miami, Florida than elsewhere?
Compared with Florida as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 35.9%, about 24% higher than the Florida rate of 29.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Miami, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 644,188 cigarettes a day, 19.3 million a month, or 235.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 7.1 million minutes a day and 2.6 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Miami is 79.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.17 lifetimes a day, or 62 lifetimes a year.
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