Health Profile of Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida
Palm River-Clair Mel 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
Palm River-Clair Mel Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Palm River-Clair Mel | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.3 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.7% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Palm River-Clair Mel is 76.3 years, about 0.9 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 13.7%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.6% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,784 residents in Palm River-Clair Mel are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 224 113 men · 111 women
- 75–84 710 308 men · 402 women
- 65–74 2,030 881 men · 1,149 women
- 50–64 4,820 2,254 men · 2,567 women
Younger residents
6,594 residents in Palm River-Clair Mel are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,877 947 boys · 930 girls
- 7–12 1,926 941 boys · 985 girls
- 3–7 1,583 823 boys · 760 girls
- 0–3 1,209 627 boys · 582 girls
About 815 residents in Palm River-Clair Mel (3.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Palm River-Clair Mel | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.5% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Palm River-Clair Mel is about 35% lower than in Florida. The rate of heart disease in Palm River-Clair Mel is about 19% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Palm River-Clair Mel | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.8% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Palm River-Clair Mel is about 16% higher than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 44,297 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 487,272 minutes a day and 177.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Palm River-Clair Mel is 76.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.44 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 River-Clair Mel | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.81 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Palm River-Clair Mel is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Palm River-Clair Mel, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Palm River-Clair Mel, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm River-Clair Mel, FL | 26,532 | 76.3 yrs #2/3 | 13.7% #3/3 | 35.5% #2/3 |
| East Lake-Orient Park, FL | 30,711 | 75.9 yrs | 12.0% | 35.9% |
| Brandon, FL | 119,418 | 78.8 yrs | 12.5% | 29.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Palm River-Clair Mel, 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 Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida.
Is Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida a healthy place to live?
Palm River-Clair Mel, 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 life expectancy in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida?
People in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida can expect to live 76.3 years on average, 0.9 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida?
13.7% of residents in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 2.2 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida?
35.5% of adults in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.7 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 44,297 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 487,272 minutes a day and 177.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Palm River-Clair Mel is 76.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.44 lifetimes a year.
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