Health Profile of Silver Springs Shores, Florida
Silver Springs Shores 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
Silver Springs Shores Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Silver Springs Shores | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Silver Springs Shores is 77.1 years, about 0.1 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 12.4%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.5% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,909 residents in Silver Springs Shores are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 499 259 men · 240 women
- 75–84 1,232 587 men · 645 women
- 65–74 2,163 1,009 men · 1,153 women
- 50–64 5,015 2,222 men · 2,793 women
Younger residents
6,681 residents in Silver Springs Shores are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,145 1,124 boys · 1,020 girls
- 7–12 1,977 1,116 boys · 861 girls
- 3–7 1,445 847 boys · 598 girls
- 0–3 1,114 665 boys · 450 girls
About 1,422 residents in Silver Springs Shores (5.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Silver Springs Shores | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.5% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.7% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Silver Springs Shores is about 20% higher than in Florida. The rate of cancer in Silver Springs Shores is about 19% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Silver Springs Shores | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.5% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.9% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Silver Springs Shores are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,829 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 526,116 minutes a day and 192.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Silver Springs Shores is 77.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.74 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 | Silver Springs Shores | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.45 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Silver Springs Shores is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Silver Springs Shores, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Silver Springs Shores, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Springs Shores, FL | 26,805 | 77.1 yrs #1/2 | 12.4% #1/2 | 40.7% #2/2 |
| Ocala, FL | 65,969 | 74.0 yrs | 13.5% | 39.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Silver Springs Shores, 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 Silver Springs Shores, Florida.
What is the health grade for Silver Springs Shores, Florida?
Silver Springs Shores, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Silver Springs Shores, Florida?
People in Silver Springs Shores, Florida can expect to live 77.1 years on average, about the same as the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of Silver Springs Shores, Florida residents are uninsured?
12.4% of residents in Silver Springs Shores, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 0.9 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What percentage of Silver Springs Shores, Florida residents are obese?
40.7% of adults in Silver Springs Shores, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 6.9 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
Which health problem stands out most in Silver Springs Shores, Florida?
Compared with Florida as a whole, obesity stands out most: the adult rate here is 40.7%, about 20% higher than the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Silver Springs Shores, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,829 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 526,116 minutes a day and 192.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Silver Springs Shores is 77.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.74 lifetimes a year.
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