Health Profile of Ocala, Florida
Ocala 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
Ocala Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Ocala | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.0 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.5% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.9% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Ocala is 74.0 years, about 3.2 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 13.5%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.9% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
24,940 residents in Ocala are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,134 735 men · 1,399 women
- 75–84 4,376 1,850 men · 2,527 women
- 65–74 6,761 2,989 men · 3,772 women
- 50–64 11,668 5,484 men · 6,184 women
Younger residents
14,087 residents in Ocala are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,309 2,279 boys · 2,030 girls
- 7–12 4,169 2,111 boys · 2,058 girls
- 3–7 3,214 1,537 boys · 1,677 girls
- 0–3 2,395 1,127 boys · 1,269 girls
About 7,171 residents in Ocala (10.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Ocala | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.5% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.5% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Ocala is about 17% higher than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Ocala | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.8% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.1% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Ocala are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 117,610 cigarettes a day, 3.5 million a month, or 42.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 472.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Ocala is 74.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 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 | Ocala | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.39 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Ocala is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Ocala, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Ocala, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala, FL | 65,969 | 74.0 yrs #3/3 | 13.5% #3/3 | 39.5% #2/3 |
| Liberty Triangle, FL | 25,008 | 76.9 yrs | 6.6% | 31.6% |
| Silver Springs Shores, FL | 26,805 | 77.1 yrs | 12.4% | 40.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Ocala, 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 Ocala, Florida.
What is the health grade for Ocala, Florida?
Ocala, 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 Ocala, Florida?
People in Ocala, Florida can expect to live 74.0 years on average, 3.2 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
What is the uninsured rate in Ocala, Florida?
13.5% of residents in Ocala, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 2.0 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What percentage of Ocala, Florida residents are obese?
39.5% of adults in Ocala, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.7 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Ocala, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 117,610 cigarettes a day, 3.5 million a month, or 42.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 472.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Ocala is 74.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 lifetimes a year.
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