Health Profile of Orlando, Florida
Orlando 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
Orlando Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Orlando | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.8% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.3% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Orlando is 77.5 years, about 0.3 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 13.8%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.3% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
83,813 residents in Orlando are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 4,354 1,422 men · 2,932 women
- 75–84 9,877 3,896 men · 5,982 women
- 65–74 19,336 8,715 men · 10,621 women
- 50–64 50,246 24,510 men · 25,735 women
Younger residents
62,293 residents in Orlando are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 17,542 8,887 boys · 8,655 girls
- 7–12 17,859 9,366 boys · 8,493 girls
- 3–7 15,089 7,618 boys · 7,471 girls
- 0–3 11,802 5,738 boys · 6,063 girls
About 11,391 residents in Orlando (3.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Orlando | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.5% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Orlando is about 31% lower than in Florida. The rate of heart disease in Orlando is about 29% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Orlando | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.6% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.8% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Orlando are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 454,817 cigarettes a day, 13.6 million a month, or 166.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 5.0 million minutes a day and 1.8 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Orlando is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.12 lifetimes a day, or 45 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 | Orlando | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.10 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Orlando is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Orlando, 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 Orlando, Florida.
How healthy is Orlando, Florida?
Orlando, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Orlando, Florida?
People in Orlando, Florida can expect to live 77.5 years on average, about the same as the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Orlando, Florida?
13.8% of residents in Orlando, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 2.3 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Orlando, Florida?
31.5% of adults in Orlando, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.3 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Orlando, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 454,817 cigarettes a day, 13.6 million a month, or 166.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 5.0 million minutes a day and 1.8 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Orlando is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.12 lifetimes a day, or 45 lifetimes a year.
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