Health Profile of Riverview, Florida
Riverview 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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B
Riverview Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Riverview | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.6% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.3% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Riverview is 78.0 years, about 0.8 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 7.6%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.3% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
31,401 residents in Riverview are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 849 264 men · 585 women
- 75–84 3,254 1,596 men · 1,659 women
- 65–74 7,080 3,079 men · 4,001 women
- 50–64 20,218 9,793 men · 10,424 women
Younger residents
29,740 residents in Riverview are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 8,584 4,425 boys · 4,160 girls
- 7–12 8,920 4,667 boys · 4,253 girls
- 3–7 7,061 3,739 boys · 3,322 girls
- 0–3 5,174 2,781 boys · 2,393 girls
About 2,774 residents in Riverview (2.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Riverview | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.2% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.3% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Riverview is about 39% lower than in Florida. The rate of diabetes in Riverview is about 30% lower than in Florida. The rate of cancer in Riverview is about 29% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Riverview | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.5% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.9% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Riverview is about 21% lower than in Florida. The rate of binge drinking in Riverview is about 20% higher than in Florida. The rate of smoking in Riverview is about 18% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 148,361 cigarettes a day, 4.5 million a month, or 54.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.6 million minutes a day and 595.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Riverview is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 15 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 | Riverview | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.75 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Riverview is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Riverview, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Riverview, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview, FL | 115,650 | 78.0 yrs #3/3 | 7.6% #2/3 | 29.3% #3/3 |
| Bloomingdale, FL | 23,822 | 79.6 yrs | 7.7% | 27.7% |
| Fish Hawk, FL | 21,269 | 82.0 yrs | 2.8% | 25.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Riverview, Florida has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Florida, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Riverview, Florida.
Is Riverview, Florida a healthy place to live?
Riverview, Florida has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Riverview, Florida?
People in Riverview, Florida can expect to live 78.0 years on average, 0.8 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of Riverview, Florida residents are uninsured?
7.6% of residents in Riverview, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 4.0 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Riverview, Florida?
29.3% of adults in Riverview, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.5 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
Which health problem stands out most in Riverview, Florida?
Compared with Florida as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 17.8%, about 20% higher than the Florida rate of 14.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Riverview, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 148,361 cigarettes a day, 4.5 million a month, or 54.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.6 million minutes a day and 595.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Riverview is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 15 lifetimes a year.
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