Health Profile of North Port, Florida
North Port 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
North Port Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | North Port | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.3% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.8% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in North Port is 80.6 years, about 3.3 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 10.3%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.8% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
39,985 residents in North Port are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,014 954 men · 1,060 women
- 75–84 7,468 3,661 men · 3,807 women
- 65–74 13,269 6,415 men · 6,854 women
- 50–64 17,234 7,774 men · 9,460 women
Younger residents
15,060 residents in North Port are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,696 2,591 boys · 2,105 girls
- 7–12 4,494 2,509 boys · 1,985 girls
- 3–7 3,397 1,634 boys · 1,763 girls
- 0–3 2,473 1,034 boys · 1,439 girls
About 4,641 residents in North Port (5.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | North Port | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 11.0% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 10.5% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.2% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in North Port is about 51% higher than in Florida. The rate of heart disease in North Port is about 30% higher than in Florida. The rate of obesity in North Port is about 23% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | North Port | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.0% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.4% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.0% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in North Port is about 25% lower than in Florida. The rate of binge drinking in North Port is about 16% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 111,325 cigarettes a day, 3.3 million a month, or 40.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 447.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Port is 80.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 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 Port | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.08 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in North Port is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
North Port, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How North Port, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Port, FL | 83,833 | 80.6 yrs #1/2 | 10.3% #1/2 | 26.2% #1/2 |
| Port Charlotte, FL | 57,766 | 77.5 yrs | 12.7% | 30.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, North Port, 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 North Port, Florida.
What is the health grade for North Port, Florida?
North Port, 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.
How long do people live in North Port, Florida?
People in North Port, Florida can expect to live 80.6 years on average, 3.3 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of North Port, Florida residents are uninsured?
10.3% of residents in North Port, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 1.2 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in North Port, Florida?
26.2% of adults in North Port, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 7.6 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
What is the biggest health concern in North Port, Florida?
Compared with Florida as a whole, heart disease stands out most: the adult rate here is 10.5%, about 30% higher than the Florida rate of 8.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in North Port, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 111,325 cigarettes a day, 3.3 million a month, or 40.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 447.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Port is 80.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
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