Health Profile of South Bradenton, Florida
South Bradenton 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
South Bradenton Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | South Bradenton | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 21.6% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in South Bradenton is 76.0 years, about 1.2 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 21.6%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.6% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,627 residents in South Bradenton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 897 364 men · 534 women
- 75–84 2,132 898 men · 1,234 women
- 65–74 3,228 1,493 men · 1,735 women
- 50–64 5,370 2,711 men · 2,659 women
Younger residents
4,428 residents in South Bradenton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,205 562 boys · 643 girls
- 7–12 1,211 559 boys · 652 girls
- 3–7 1,090 503 boys · 587 girls
- 0–3 922 429 boys · 493 girls
About 2,767 residents in South Bradenton (10.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | South Bradenton | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.0% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.7% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.3% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in South Bradenton is about 21% higher than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | South Bradenton | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.1% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.0% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in South Bradenton are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 49,601 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 545,610 minutes a day and 199.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South Bradenton is 76.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.98 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 | South Bradenton | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.37 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in South Bradenton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
South Bradenton, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How South Bradenton, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bradenton, FL | 26,643 | 76.0 yrs #1/2 | 21.6% #2/2 | 33.3% #2/2 |
| Bradenton, FL | 52,171 | 75.9 yrs | 15.6% | 32.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, South Bradenton, 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 South Bradenton, Florida.
Is South Bradenton, Florida a healthy place to live?
South Bradenton, 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 South Bradenton, Florida?
People in South Bradenton, Florida can expect to live 76.0 years on average, 1.2 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in South Bradenton, Florida?
21.6% of residents in South Bradenton, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 5 people, 10.1 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in South Bradenton, Florida?
33.3% of adults in South Bradenton, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.5 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in South Bradenton, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 49,601 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 545,610 minutes a day and 199.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South Bradenton is 76.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.98 lifetimes a year.
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