Health Profile of Pembroke Pines, Florida
Pembroke Pines 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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B
Pembroke Pines Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Pembroke Pines | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.8% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Pembroke Pines is 82.7 years, about 5.5 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 9.2%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.8% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
65,407 residents in Pembroke Pines are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 5,195 1,785 men · 3,410 women
- 75–84 10,198 3,627 men · 6,571 women
- 65–74 15,423 6,337 men · 9,086 women
- 50–64 34,591 16,810 men · 17,780 women
Younger residents
31,518 residents in Pembroke Pines are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 10,559 5,071 boys · 5,488 girls
- 7–12 9,734 4,597 boys · 5,137 girls
- 3–7 6,620 3,224 boys · 3,396 girls
- 0–3 4,605 2,328 boys · 2,276 girls
About 7,242 residents in Pembroke Pines (4.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Pembroke Pines | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.5% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Pembroke Pines is about 23% lower than in Florida. The rate of obesity in Pembroke Pines is about 16% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Pembroke Pines | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.6% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.6% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Pembroke Pines is about 36% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 184,408 cigarettes a day, 5.5 million a month, or 67.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.0 million minutes a day and 740.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pembroke Pines is 82.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 17 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 | Pembroke Pines | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.52 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Pembroke Pines is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Pembroke Pines, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Pembroke Pines, FL is the largest of the 4 cities compared here, 166,487 residents against a local median of 52,206. Pembroke Pines, FL sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these cities turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is uninsured, 10% below the local median at 9.2% against 10.2%. Pembroke Pines, FL has the 2nd lowest uninsured of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Pines, FL | 166,487 | 82.7 yrs #2/4 | 9.2% #2/4 | 28.5% #2/4 |
| Miramar, FL | 139,534 | 79.7 yrs | 10.2% | 33.2% |
| Cooper City, FL | 32,858 | 81.0 yrs | 7.0% | 26.1% |
| Country Club, FL | 52,206 | 82.9 yrs | 14.3% | 30.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pembroke Pines, Florida has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Florida, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
How healthy is Pembroke Pines, Florida?
Pembroke Pines, Florida has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Pembroke Pines, Florida?
People in Pembroke Pines, Florida can expect to live 82.7 years on average, 5.5 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Pembroke Pines, Florida?
9.2% of residents in Pembroke Pines, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 2.3 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Pembroke Pines, Florida?
28.5% of adults in Pembroke Pines, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 5.3 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Pembroke Pines, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 184,408 cigarettes a day, 5.5 million a month, or 67.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.0 million minutes a day and 740.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pembroke Pines is 82.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 17 lifetimes a year.
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