Health Profile of West Little River, Florida
West Little River 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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D
West Little River Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Little River | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 16.0% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 28.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Little River is 74.7 years, about 2.5 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 16.0%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 28.5% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,850 residents in West Little River are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 567 250 men · 317 women
- 75–84 1,691 679 men · 1,012 women
- 65–74 3,367 1,500 men · 1,867 women
- 50–64 7,226 3,540 men · 3,686 women
Younger residents
7,016 residents in West Little River are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,993 1,068 boys · 925 girls
- 7–12 2,072 1,097 boys · 975 girls
- 3–7 1,671 826 boys · 845 girls
- 0–3 1,280 596 boys · 684 girls
About 2,343 residents in West Little River (6.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Little River | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 18.0% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.5% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.2% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in West Little River is about 44% higher than in Florida. The rate of cancer in West Little River is about 31% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Little River | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.9% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.0% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 41.8% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in West Little River is about 44% higher than in Florida. The rate of binge drinking in West Little River is about 19% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 61,850 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 22.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 680,349 minutes a day and 248.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Little River is 74.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.32 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 | West Little River | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.48 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Little River is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Little River, Florida has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Florida, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in West Little River, Florida.
Is West Little River, Florida a healthy place to live?
West Little River, Florida has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in West Little River, Florida?
People in West Little River, Florida can expect to live 74.7 years on average, 2.5 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
What is the uninsured rate in West Little River, Florida?
16.0% of residents in West Little River, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 4.5 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in West Little River, Florida?
36.2% of adults in West Little River, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.4 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
What is the biggest health concern in West Little River, Florida?
Compared with Florida as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.0%, about 44% higher than the Florida rate of 12.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Little River, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 61,850 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 22.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 680,349 minutes a day and 248.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Little River is 74.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.32 lifetimes a year.
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