Health Profile of Poinciana, Florida
Poinciana 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
Poinciana Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Poinciana | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.0 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.5% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Poinciana is 83.0 years, about 5.8 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 12.5%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.6% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
22,398 residents in Poinciana are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 870 380 men · 490 women
- 75–84 3,484 1,718 men · 1,766 women
- 65–74 7,585 3,378 men · 4,207 women
- 50–64 10,458 4,730 men · 5,727 women
Younger residents
15,605 residents in Poinciana are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,005 2,476 boys · 2,530 girls
- 7–12 4,709 2,415 boys · 2,294 girls
- 3–7 3,489 1,916 boys · 1,573 girls
- 0–3 2,402 1,384 boys · 1,018 girls
About 1,318 residents in Poinciana (2.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Poinciana | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.2% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.0% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Poinciana is about 32% lower than in Florida. The rate of heart disease in Poinciana is about 23% lower than in Florida. The rate of obesity in Poinciana is about 15% higher than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Poinciana | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.4% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.3% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Poinciana is about 18% higher than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 103,543 cigarettes a day, 3.1 million a month, or 37.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 415.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Poinciana is 83.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.53 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 | Poinciana | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.63 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Poinciana is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Poinciana, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Poinciana, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poinciana, FL | 65,254 | 83.0 yrs #1/2 | 12.5% #1/2 | 39.0% #1/2 |
| Haines City, FL | 27,675 | 77.8 yrs | 16.8% | 40.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Poinciana, 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 Poinciana, Florida.
What is the health grade for Poinciana, Florida?
Poinciana, 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 Poinciana, Florida?
People in Poinciana, Florida can expect to live 83.0 years on average, 5.8 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of Poinciana, Florida residents are uninsured?
12.5% of residents in Poinciana, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 0.9 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What percentage of Poinciana, Florida residents are obese?
39.0% of adults in Poinciana, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.2 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Poinciana, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 103,543 cigarettes a day, 3.1 million a month, or 37.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 415.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Poinciana is 83.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.53 lifetimes a year.
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