Health Profile of Sebastian, Florida
Sebastian 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
Sebastian Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Sebastian | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.3% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.2% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Sebastian is 79.5 years, about 2.3 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 10.3%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.2% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,996 residents in Sebastian are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 775 346 men · 429 women
- 75–84 2,457 1,143 men · 1,314 women
- 65–74 3,664 1,744 men · 1,920 women
- 50–64 5,100 2,476 men · 2,624 women
Younger residents
2,836 residents in Sebastian are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 959 508 boys · 451 girls
- 7–12 843 434 boys · 409 girls
- 3–7 614 319 boys · 295 girls
- 0–3 420 209 boys · 212 girls
About 1,975 residents in Sebastian (9.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Sebastian | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 9.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.4% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.1% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Sebastian is about 29% higher than in Florida. The rate of heart disease in Sebastian is about 17% higher than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Sebastian | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.1% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.7% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.3% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Sebastian are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,349 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 377,837 minutes a day and 137.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sebastian is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.30 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 | Sebastian | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.91 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Sebastian is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Sebastian, 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 Sebastian, Florida.
How healthy is Sebastian, Florida?
Sebastian, 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 life expectancy in Sebastian, Florida?
People in Sebastian, Florida can expect to live 79.5 years on average, 2.3 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Sebastian, Florida?
10.3% of residents in Sebastian, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 1.2 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What percentage of Sebastian, Florida residents are obese?
31.1% of adults in Sebastian, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.7 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Sebastian, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,349 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 377,837 minutes a day and 137.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sebastian is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.30 lifetimes a year.
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