Health Profile of Riviera Beach, Florida
Riviera 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
Riviera Beach Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Riviera Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.0 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 15.6% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.2% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Riviera Beach is 74.0 years, about 3.2 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 15.6%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.2% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,045 residents in Riviera Beach are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 585 212 men · 373 women
- 75–84 1,927 860 men · 1,067 women
- 65–74 2,777 1,159 men · 1,618 women
- 50–64 5,756 2,772 men · 2,984 women
Younger residents
6,691 residents in Riviera Beach are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,957 968 boys · 989 girls
- 7–12 1,902 933 boys · 969 girls
- 3–7 1,601 832 boys · 769 girls
- 0–3 1,231 648 boys · 583 girls
About 2,747 residents in Riviera Beach (9.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Riviera Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.4% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.6% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.4% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Riviera Beach is about 31% higher than in Florida. The rate of cancer in Riviera Beach is about 18% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Riviera Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.4% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.7% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.6% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Riviera Beach is about 21% lower than in Florida. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Riviera Beach is about 16% higher than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 56,034 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 616,379 minutes a day and 225.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Riviera Beach is 74.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.79 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 | Riviera Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.72 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Riviera Beach is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Riviera Beach, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Riviera Beach, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera Beach, FL | 29,950 | 74.0 yrs #2/2 | 15.6% #1/2 | 35.4% #2/2 |
| West Palm Beach, FL | 123,402 | 77.6 yrs | 15.8% | 29.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Riviera Beach, Florida has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Florida, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Riviera Beach, Florida.
Is Riviera Beach, Florida a healthy place to live?
Riviera 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.
How long do people live in Riviera Beach, Florida?
People in Riviera Beach, Florida can expect to live 74.0 years on average, 3.2 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of Riviera Beach, Florida residents are uninsured?
15.6% of residents in Riviera Beach, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 4.0 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What percentage of Riviera Beach, Florida residents are obese?
35.4% of adults in Riviera Beach, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.6 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
What is the biggest health concern in Riviera Beach, Florida?
Compared with Florida as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 16.4%, about 31% higher than the Florida rate of 12.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Riviera Beach, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 56,034 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 616,379 minutes a day and 225.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Riviera Beach is 74.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.79 lifetimes a year.
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