Health Profile of Port Charlotte, Florida
Port Charlotte 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
Port Charlotte Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Port Charlotte | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.8% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Port Charlotte is 77.5 years, about 0.3 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 12.7%, 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
31,024 residents in Port Charlotte are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,569 1,082 men · 1,487 women
- 75–84 5,468 2,461 men · 3,007 women
- 65–74 9,669 4,517 men · 5,152 women
- 50–64 13,318 6,157 men · 7,161 women
Younger residents
8,062 residents in Port Charlotte are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,410 1,238 boys · 1,172 girls
- 7–12 2,272 1,193 boys · 1,079 girls
- 3–7 1,916 969 boys · 947 girls
- 0–3 1,464 740 boys · 724 girls
About 6,406 residents in Port Charlotte (11.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Port Charlotte | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 9.1% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 10.0% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.7% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Port Charlotte is about 25% higher than in Florida. The rate of heart disease in Port Charlotte is about 24% higher than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Port Charlotte | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.0% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.9% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.8% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Port Charlotte are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 99,263 cigarettes a day, 3.0 million a month, or 36.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 398.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Port Charlotte is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.79 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 | Port Charlotte | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.03 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Port Charlotte is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Port Charlotte, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Port Charlotte, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Charlotte, FL | 57,766 | 77.5 yrs #2/2 | 12.7% #2/2 | 30.7% #2/2 |
| North Port, FL | 83,833 | 80.6 yrs | 10.3% | 26.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Port Charlotte, 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 Port Charlotte, Florida.
How healthy is Port Charlotte, Florida?
Port Charlotte, 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 Port Charlotte, Florida?
People in Port Charlotte, Florida can expect to live 77.5 years on average, about the same as the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of Port Charlotte, Florida residents are uninsured?
12.7% of residents in Port Charlotte, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 1.1 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What percentage of Port Charlotte, Florida residents are obese?
30.7% of adults in Port Charlotte, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.1 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Port Charlotte, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 99,263 cigarettes a day, 3.0 million a month, or 36.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 398.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Port Charlotte is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.79 lifetimes a year.
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