Health Profile of Wekiwa Springs, Florida
Wekiwa Springs 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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A
Wekiwa Springs Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Wekiwa Springs | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.4 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.7% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.7% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Wekiwa Springs is 83.4 years, about 6.2 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.7% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,076 residents in Wekiwa Springs are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 684 244 men · 440 women
- 75–84 1,388 629 men · 759 women
- 65–74 2,116 994 men · 1,122 women
- 50–64 4,888 2,298 men · 2,591 women
Younger residents
4,064 residents in Wekiwa Springs are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,480 730 boys · 750 girls
- 7–12 1,252 632 boys · 620 girls
- 3–7 801 386 boys · 415 girls
- 0–3 531 258 boys · 273 girls
About 857 residents in Wekiwa Springs (4.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Wekiwa Springs | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.5% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Wekiwa Springs is about 31% lower than in Florida. The rate of diabetes in Wekiwa Springs is about 29% lower than in Florida. The rate of obesity in Wekiwa Springs is about 19% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Wekiwa Springs | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.8% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Wekiwa Springs is about 38% lower than in Florida. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Wekiwa Springs is about 32% lower than in Florida. The rate of binge drinking in Wekiwa Springs is about 15% higher than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 22,671 cigarettes a day, 680,128 a month, or 8.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 249,380 minutes a day and 91.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wekiwa Springs is 83.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.08 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 | Wekiwa Springs | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.78 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Wekiwa Springs is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Wekiwa Springs, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Wekiwa Springs, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wekiwa Springs, FL | 21,415 | 83.4 yrs #1/2 | 5.7% #1/2 | 27.5% #1/2 |
| Altamonte Springs, FL | 42,393 | 79.5 yrs | 13.2% | 29.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Wekiwa Springs, Florida has an overall health index grade of A, making it far better than Florida, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Wekiwa Springs, Florida.
How healthy is Wekiwa Springs, Florida?
Wekiwa Springs, Florida has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Wekiwa Springs, Florida?
People in Wekiwa Springs, Florida can expect to live 83.4 years on average, 6.2 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
What is the uninsured rate in Wekiwa Springs, Florida?
5.7% of residents in Wekiwa Springs, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 5.8 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Wekiwa Springs, Florida?
27.5% of adults in Wekiwa Springs, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 6.3 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Wekiwa Springs, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 22,671 cigarettes a day, 680,128 a month, or 8.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 249,380 minutes a day and 91.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wekiwa Springs is 83.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.08 lifetimes a year.
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