Health Profile of Wesley Chapel, Florida
Wesley Chapel 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
Wesley Chapel Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Wesley Chapel | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.2 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.7% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.9% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Wesley Chapel is 81.2 years, about 4.0 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.9% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
19,759 residents in Wesley Chapel are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 653 280 men · 373 women
- 75–84 2,466 1,296 men · 1,170 women
- 65–74 4,687 1,930 men · 2,757 women
- 50–64 11,953 5,839 men · 6,114 women
Younger residents
18,052 residents in Wesley Chapel are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,729 2,905 boys · 2,825 girls
- 7–12 5,537 2,811 boys · 2,725 girls
- 3–7 3,985 1,981 boys · 2,004 girls
- 0–3 2,801 1,409 boys · 1,392 girls
About 1,381 residents in Wesley Chapel (1.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Wesley Chapel | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.3% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Wesley Chapel is about 44% lower than in Florida. The rate of diabetes in Wesley Chapel is about 33% lower than in Florida. The rate of cancer in Wesley Chapel is about 28% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Wesley Chapel | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.3% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.0% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Wesley Chapel is about 28% lower than in Florida. The rate of binge drinking in Wesley Chapel is about 19% higher than in Florida. The rate of smoking in Wesley Chapel is about 19% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 92,178 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 33.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 370.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wesley Chapel is 81.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.67 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 | Wesley Chapel | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.53 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Wesley Chapel is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Wesley Chapel, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Wesley Chapel, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Chapel, FL | 70,865 | 81.2 yrs #1/3 | 6.7% #1/3 | 29.3% #2/3 |
| Pasadena Hills, FL | 21,330 | 81.0 yrs | 9.0% | 31.0% |
| Land O' Lakes, FL | 36,189 | 80.5 yrs | 7.0% | 29.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Wesley Chapel, Florida has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Florida, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
How healthy is Wesley Chapel, Florida?
Wesley Chapel, 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 Wesley Chapel, Florida?
People in Wesley Chapel, Florida can expect to live 81.2 years on average, 4.0 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Wesley Chapel, Florida?
6.7% of residents in Wesley Chapel, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, 4.8 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Wesley Chapel, Florida?
29.3% of adults in Wesley Chapel, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.5 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Wesley Chapel, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 92,178 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 33.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 370.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wesley Chapel is 81.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.67 lifetimes a year.
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