Health Profile of North Fort Myers, Florida
North Fort Myers 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
North Fort Myers Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | North Fort Myers | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.9% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.4% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in North Fort Myers is 76.0 years, about 1.2 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 10.9%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.4% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
28,161 residents in North Fort Myers are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,446 1,095 men · 1,351 women
- 75–84 6,678 3,292 men · 3,386 women
- 65–74 9,676 4,503 men · 5,173 women
- 50–64 9,360 4,154 men · 5,206 women
Younger residents
4,830 residents in North Fort Myers are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,510 834 boys · 676 girls
- 7–12 1,391 760 boys · 631 girls
- 3–7 1,086 546 boys · 540 girls
- 0–3 842 404 boys · 438 girls
About 8,311 residents in North Fort Myers (19.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | North Fort Myers | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.1% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 10.7% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 11.3% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.0% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in North Fort Myers is about 47% higher than in Florida. The rate of heart disease in North Fort Myers is about 41% higher than in Florida. The rate of obesity in North Fort Myers is about 20% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | North Fort Myers | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.9% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.9% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in North Fort Myers is about 16% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 68,096 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 749,051 minutes a day and 273.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Fort Myers is 76.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.84 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 | North Fort Myers | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.93 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in North Fort Myers is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
North Fort Myers, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How North Fort Myers, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fort Myers, FL | 43,220 | 76.0 yrs #2/2 | 10.9% #1/2 | 27.0% #1/2 |
| Fort Myers, FL | 89,733 | 76.2 yrs | 18.8% | 31.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, North Fort Myers, 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 North Fort Myers, Florida.
Is North Fort Myers, Florida a healthy place to live?
North Fort Myers, 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.
How long do people live in North Fort Myers, Florida?
People in North Fort Myers, Florida can expect to live 76.0 years on average, 1.2 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of North Fort Myers, Florida residents are uninsured?
10.9% of residents in North Fort Myers, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 0.6 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What is the obesity rate in North Fort Myers, Florida?
27.0% of adults in North Fort Myers, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 6.8 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
Which health problem stands out most in North Fort Myers, Florida?
Compared with Florida as a whole, heart disease stands out most: the adult rate here is 11.3%, about 41% higher than the Florida rate of 8.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in North Fort Myers, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 68,096 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 749,051 minutes a day and 273.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Fort Myers is 76.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.84 lifetimes a year.
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