Health Profile of Port Orange, Florida
Port Orange 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 Orange Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Port Orange | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.9 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.3% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.3% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Port Orange is 76.9 years, about 0.3 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 9.3%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.3% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
25,106 residents in Port Orange are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,718 560 men · 1,158 women
- 75–84 4,053 1,921 men · 2,132 women
- 65–74 7,504 3,497 men · 4,006 women
- 50–64 11,832 5,480 men · 6,352 women
Younger residents
7,895 residents in Port Orange are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,661 1,299 boys · 1,361 girls
- 7–12 2,282 1,100 boys · 1,182 girls
- 3–7 1,688 853 boys · 835 girls
- 0–3 1,264 685 boys · 579 girls
About 4,821 residents in Port Orange (9.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Port Orange | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.9% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.6% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Port Orange are about the same as in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Port Orange | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.6% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.2% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Port Orange are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 89,945 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 989,394 minutes a day and 361.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Port Orange is 76.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.93 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 Orange | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.37 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Port Orange is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Port Orange, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Port Orange, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Orange, FL | 51,713 | 76.9 yrs #2/2 | 9.3% #2/2 | 32.6% #2/2 |
| New Smyrna Beach, FL | 20,446 | 77.2 yrs | 8.6% | 30.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Port Orange, 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 Orange, Florida.
What is the health grade for Port Orange, Florida?
Port Orange, 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 Port Orange, Florida?
People in Port Orange, Florida can expect to live 76.9 years on average, about the same as the Florida average of 77.2.
What is the uninsured rate in Port Orange, Florida?
9.3% of residents in Port Orange, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 2.2 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Port Orange, Florida?
32.6% of adults in Port Orange, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.2 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Port Orange, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 89,945 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 989,394 minutes a day and 361.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Port Orange is 76.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.93 lifetimes a year.
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