Health Profile of Palm Springs, Florida
Palm Springs 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 Springs Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Palm Springs | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 29.3% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.0% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Palm Springs is 79.1 years, about 1.9 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 29.3%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.0% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,309 residents in Palm Springs are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 534 202 men · 331 women
- 75–84 1,378 521 men · 857 women
- 65–74 2,214 963 men · 1,250 women
- 50–64 5,184 2,671 men · 2,513 women
Younger residents
6,407 residents in Palm Springs are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,853 983 boys · 870 girls
- 7–12 1,849 941 boys · 907 girls
- 3–7 1,514 758 boys · 756 girls
- 0–3 1,191 592 boys · 599 girls
About 1,345 residents in Palm Springs (4.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Palm Springs | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.6% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.1% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Palm Springs is about 27% lower than in Florida. The rate of heart disease in Palm Springs is about 18% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Palm Springs | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.3% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.2% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Palm Springs are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,344 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 17.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 531,784 minutes a day and 194.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Palm Springs is 79.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.67 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 Springs | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.71 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Palm Springs is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Palm Springs, Florida has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Florida, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Palm Springs, Florida.
What is the health grade for Palm Springs, Florida?
Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, Florida?
People in Palm Springs, Florida can expect to live 79.1 years on average, 1.9 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Palm Springs, Florida?
29.3% of residents in Palm Springs, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 3 people, 17.8 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Palm Springs, Florida?
30.1% of adults in Palm Springs, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.7 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Palm Springs, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,344 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 17.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 531,784 minutes a day and 194.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Palm Springs is 79.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.67 lifetimes a year.
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