Health Profile of Plant City, Florida
Plant 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
Plant City Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Plant City | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.6% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.7% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Plant City is 76.7 years, about 0.6 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 14.6%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.7% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,575 residents in Plant City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 629 210 men · 419 women
- 75–84 1,676 757 men · 919 women
- 65–74 3,291 1,433 men · 1,858 women
- 50–64 6,978 3,377 men · 3,600 women
Younger residents
9,251 residents in Plant City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,869 1,543 boys · 1,326 girls
- 7–12 2,827 1,552 boys · 1,275 girls
- 3–7 2,079 1,063 boys · 1,016 girls
- 0–3 1,477 712 boys · 765 girls
About 1,967 residents in Plant City (5.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Plant City | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.9% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.6% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Plant City is about 16% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Plant City | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.1% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.2% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Plant City are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 60,461 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 665,070 minutes a day and 242.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Plant City is 76.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.02 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 | Plant City | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.67 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Plant City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Plant City, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Plant City, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant City, FL | 39,357 | 76.7 yrs #2/2 | 14.6% #2/2 | 31.6% #2/2 |
| Valrico, FL | 37,088 | 79.2 yrs | 7.4% | 27.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Plant City, 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 Plant City, Florida.
What is the health grade for Plant City, Florida?
Plant 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 Plant City, Florida?
People in Plant City, Florida can expect to live 76.7 years on average, 0.6 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Plant City, Florida?
14.6% of residents in Plant City, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 3.0 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Plant City, Florida?
31.6% of adults in Plant City, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.2 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Plant City, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 60,461 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 665,070 minutes a day and 242.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Plant City is 76.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.02 lifetimes a year.
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