Health Profile of University, Florida
University 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
University Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | University | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 21.9% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.8% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in University is 73.7 years, about 3.5 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 21.9%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.8% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,218 residents in University are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 938 297 men · 641 women
- 75–84 1,127 339 men · 788 women
- 65–74 1,927 861 men · 1,066 women
- 50–64 5,226 2,541 men · 2,685 women
Younger residents
8,388 residents in University are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,271 1,166 boys · 1,105 girls
- 7–12 2,324 1,262 boys · 1,063 girls
- 3–7 2,070 1,110 boys · 960 girls
- 0–3 1,723 896 boys · 827 girls
About 2,268 residents in University (5.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | University | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.3% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.6% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in University is about 41% lower than in Florida. The rate of heart disease in University is about 20% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | University | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.6% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 35.5% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in University is about 22% higher than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 88,795 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 976,743 minutes a day and 356.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in University is 73.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.20 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 | University | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.76 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in University is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
University, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
University, FL is the largest of the 6 cities compared here, 45,630 residents against a local median of 32,806. University, FL's uninsured, at 21.9%, runs 79% above the 12.2% typical of the cities around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
Obesity tells the same story from another angle: 35.6% against a local median of 28.0%, 27% above it. Every measure here with a clear better direction points the same way, and it is the wrong way: University, FL reads weaker than its neighbours on all of them. The cities themselves spread 10.1% on uninsured, so University, FL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. University, FL has the 6th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University, FL | 45,630 | 73.7 yrs #6/6 | 21.9% #6/6 | 35.6% #6/6 |
| Lake Magdalene, FL | 31,109 | 77.3 yrs | 12.2% | 28.2% |
| Lutz, FL | 32,806 | 80.2 yrs | 6.2% | 26.6% |
| Temple Terrace, FL | 28,116 | 79.3 yrs | 12.4% | 28.0% |
| Carrollwood, FL | 37,566 | 80.5 yrs | 12.2% | 27.2% |
| Egypt Lake-Leto, FL | 35,150 | 78.9 yrs | 16.2% | 33.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, University, 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 University, Florida.
What is the health grade for University, Florida?
University, 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 University, Florida?
People in University, Florida can expect to live 73.7 years on average, 3.5 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
What is the uninsured rate in University, Florida?
21.9% of residents in University, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 5 people, 10.4 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in University, Florida?
35.6% of adults in University, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.8 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
What is the biggest health concern in University, Florida?
Compared with Florida as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 35.5%, about 22% higher than the Florida rate of 29.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in University, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 88,795 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 976,743 minutes a day and 356.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in University is 73.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.20 lifetimes a year.
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