Health Profile of Palm City, Florida
Palm City 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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A
Palm City Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Palm City | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.7% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.9% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Palm City is 83.2 years, about 6.0 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 4.7%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.9% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,293 residents in Palm City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,156 454 men · 703 women
- 75–84 2,862 1,306 men · 1,556 women
- 65–74 3,445 1,565 men · 1,879 women
- 50–64 5,830 3,078 men · 2,752 women
Younger residents
4,737 residents in Palm City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,636 838 boys · 797 girls
- 7–12 1,480 733 boys · 747 girls
- 3–7 982 497 boys · 485 girls
- 0–3 640 317 boys · 323 girls
About 1,603 residents in Palm City (6.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Palm City | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 10.2% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.4% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 25.5% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Palm City is about 41% higher than in Florida. The rate of obesity in Palm City is about 25% lower than in Florida. The rate of diabetes in Palm City is about 15% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Palm City | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.7% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.2% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Palm City is about 40% lower than in Florida. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Palm City is about 30% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,387 cigarettes a day, 821,619 a month, or 10.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 301,260 minutes a day and 110.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Palm City is 83.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.51 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 | Palm City | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.99 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Palm City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Palm City, Florida has an overall health index grade of A, making it far better than Florida, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Palm City, Florida.
Is Palm City, Florida a healthy place to live?
Palm City, Florida has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Palm City, Florida?
People in Palm City, Florida can expect to live 83.2 years on average, 6.0 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Palm City, Florida?
4.7% of residents in Palm City, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 21 people, 6.8 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Palm City, Florida?
25.5% of adults in Palm City, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 8.3 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Palm City, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,387 cigarettes a day, 821,619 a month, or 10.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 301,260 minutes a day and 110.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Palm City is 83.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.51 lifetimes a year.
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