Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Palm Springs | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 30.9% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Palm Springs is 79.1 years, about 1.9 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years.
The uninsured population in Palm Springs is 30.9%, higher than the Florida average of 11.9%.
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% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.0% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
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.
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?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Palm Springs, Florida.
What is the life expectancy in Palm Springs, Florida?
The life expectancy in Palm Springs, Florida is 79.1 years, higher than the Florida average of 77.2 years.
What percentage of Palm Springs, Florida residents are uninsured?
30.9% of Palm Springs, Florida residents are uninsured, higher than the Florida average of 11.9%.
What percentage of Palm Springs, Florida residents are obese?
30.1% of Palm Springs, Florida residents are classified as obese, lower than the Florida average of 33.8%.