Health Profile of Panama City, Florida
Panama 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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C
Panama City Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Panama City | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.9 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 17.7% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.8% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Panama City is 73.9 years, about 3.3 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 17.7%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.8% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,843 residents in Panama City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 967 307 men · 660 women
- 75–84 1,992 748 men · 1,243 women
- 65–74 3,362 1,451 men · 1,911 women
- 50–64 6,522 3,065 men · 3,457 women
Younger residents
7,115 residents in Panama City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,149 1,139 boys · 1,010 girls
- 7–12 2,096 1,055 boys · 1,041 girls
- 3–7 1,632 830 boys · 802 girls
- 0–3 1,237 665 boys · 573 girls
About 3,279 residents in Panama City (9.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Panama City | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.0% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.3% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.7% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Panama City are about the same as in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Panama City | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.8% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.2% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Panama City are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 64,745 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 23.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 712,190 minutes a day and 259.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Panama City is 73.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.69 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 | Panama City | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.68 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Panama City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Panama City, 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 Panama City, Florida.
What is the health grade for Panama City, Florida?
Panama City, 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 average lifespan in Panama City, Florida?
People in Panama City, Florida can expect to live 73.9 years on average, 3.3 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Panama City, Florida?
17.7% of residents in Panama City, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 6.2 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What percentage of Panama City, Florida residents are obese?
33.7% of adults in Panama City, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Panama City, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 64,745 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 23.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 712,190 minutes a day and 259.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Panama City is 73.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.69 lifetimes a year.
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