Health Profile of Pompano Beach, Florida
Pompano Beach 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
Pompano Beach Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Pompano Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 20.0% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.8% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Pompano Beach is 77.6 years, about 0.4 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 20.0%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.8% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
41,583 residents in Pompano Beach are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,374 1,254 men · 2,120 women
- 75–84 6,404 3,171 men · 3,233 women
- 65–74 9,734 5,078 men · 4,657 women
- 50–64 22,071 11,532 men · 10,539 women
Younger residents
20,255 residents in Pompano Beach are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,611 3,084 boys · 2,527 girls
- 7–12 5,437 2,959 boys · 2,478 girls
- 3–7 4,952 2,427 boys · 2,525 girls
- 0–3 4,255 2,034 boys · 2,221 girls
About 7,900 residents in Pompano Beach (7.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Pompano Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.6% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.8% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Pompano Beach are about the same as in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Pompano Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.8% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.7% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Pompano Beach are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 172,764 cigarettes a day, 5.2 million a month, or 63.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.9 million minutes a day and 693.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pompano Beach is 77.6 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 | Pompano Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.98 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Pompano Beach is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Pompano Beach, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Pompano Beach, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pompano Beach, FL | 108,674 | 77.6 yrs #3/3 | 20.0% #3/3 | 30.8% #3/3 |
| Deerfield Beach, FL | 82,666 | 78.6 yrs | 16.9% | 29.6% |
| Coconut Creek, FL | 57,412 | 80.8 yrs | 10.7% | 26.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pompano Beach, 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 Pompano Beach, Florida.
How healthy is Pompano Beach, Florida?
Pompano Beach, 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 life expectancy in Pompano Beach, Florida?
People in Pompano Beach, Florida can expect to live 77.6 years on average, about the same as the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Pompano Beach, Florida?
20.0% of residents in Pompano Beach, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 5 people, 8.5 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What percentage of Pompano Beach, Florida residents are obese?
30.8% of adults in Pompano Beach, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.0 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Pompano Beach, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 172,764 cigarettes a day, 5.2 million a month, or 63.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.9 million minutes a day and 693.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pompano Beach is 77.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 17 lifetimes a year.
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