Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Ruskin | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.8 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.5% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Ruskin is 73.8 years, about 3.4 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years.
The uninsured population in Ruskin is 11.5%, lower than the Florida average of 11.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Ruskin | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.5% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.3% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Ruskin is about 31% lower than in Florida. The rate of heart disease in Ruskin is about 24% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Ruskin | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.3% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.0% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Ruskin are about the same as in Florida.
Air Quality
| Metric | Ruskin | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.61 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Ruskin is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Ruskin, 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 Ruskin, Florida.
What is the health grade for Ruskin, Florida?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Ruskin, Florida.
What is the life expectancy in Ruskin, Florida?
The life expectancy in Ruskin, Florida is 73.8 years, lower than the Florida average of 77.2 years.
What percentage of Ruskin, Florida residents are uninsured?
11.5% of Ruskin, Florida residents are uninsured, lower than the Florida average of 11.9%.
What percentage of Ruskin, Florida residents are obese?
32.5% of Ruskin, Florida residents are classified as obese, lower than the Florida average of 33.8%.