Health Profile of Oak Ridge, Florida
Oak Ridge 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
Oak Ridge Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Oak Ridge | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 21.6% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 25.4% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Oak Ridge is 76.5 years, about 0.8 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 21.6%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 25.4% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
4,770 residents in Oak Ridge are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 112 41 men · 71 women
- 75–84 439 190 men · 249 women
- 65–74 1,114 511 men · 604 women
- 50–64 3,106 1,573 men · 1,533 women
Younger residents
4,993 residents in Oak Ridge are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,421 736 boys · 685 girls
- 7–12 1,430 869 boys · 561 girls
- 3–7 1,205 699 boys · 505 girls
- 0–3 937 486 boys · 451 girls
About 494 residents in Oak Ridge (2.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Oak Ridge | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.5% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.6% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Oak Ridge is about 52% lower than in Florida. The rate of heart disease in Oak Ridge is about 32% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Oak Ridge | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.5% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 35.6% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Oak Ridge is about 22% higher than in Florida. The rate of smoking in Oak Ridge is about 15% higher than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,585 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 424,436 minutes a day and 154.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oak Ridge is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.85 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 | Oak Ridge | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.24 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Oak Ridge is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Oak Ridge, Florida has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Florida, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Oak Ridge, Florida.
What is the health grade for Oak Ridge, Florida?
Oak Ridge, 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 average lifespan in Oak Ridge, Florida?
People in Oak Ridge, Florida can expect to live 76.5 years on average, 0.8 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
What is the uninsured rate in Oak Ridge, Florida?
21.6% of residents in Oak Ridge, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 5 people, 10.0 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Oak Ridge, Florida?
36.6% of adults in Oak Ridge, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.8 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
What is the biggest health concern in Oak Ridge, Florida?
Compared with Florida as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 35.6%, about 22% higher than the Florida rate of 29.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Oak Ridge, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,585 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 424,436 minutes a day and 154.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oak Ridge is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.85 lifetimes a year.
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