Health Profile of Rockledge, Florida
Rockledge 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
Rockledge Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Rockledge | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.1% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Rockledge is 78.1 years, about 0.9 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 9.1%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.5% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,354 residents in Rockledge are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 705 295 men · 409 women
- 75–84 2,045 940 men · 1,104 women
- 65–74 2,791 1,321 men · 1,470 women
- 50–64 5,813 2,800 men · 3,014 women
Younger residents
4,332 residents in Rockledge are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,314 646 boys · 668 girls
- 7–12 1,249 622 boys · 627 girls
- 3–7 1,010 500 boys · 510 girls
- 0–3 758 394 boys · 365 girls
About 2,022 residents in Rockledge (7.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Rockledge | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.8% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.7% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Rockledge is about 15% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Rockledge | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.1% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.8% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Rockledge is about 25% lower than in Florida. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Rockledge is about 18% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,740 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 393,139 minutes a day and 143.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rockledge is 78.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.49 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 | Rockledge | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.22 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Rockledge is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Rockledge, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Rockledge, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockledge, FL | 25,851 | 78.1 yrs #1/2 | 9.1% #2/2 | 32.7% #2/2 |
| Merritt Island, FL | 34,963 | 77.0 yrs | 8.7% | 32.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rockledge, Florida has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Florida, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Rockledge, Florida.
What is the health grade for Rockledge, Florida?
Rockledge, 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 Rockledge, Florida?
People in Rockledge, Florida can expect to live 78.1 years on average, 0.9 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Rockledge, Florida?
9.1% of residents in Rockledge, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 2.5 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Rockledge, Florida?
32.7% of adults in Rockledge, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.1 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Rockledge, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,740 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 393,139 minutes a day and 143.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rockledge is 78.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.49 lifetimes a year.
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