Health Profile of West Melbourne, Florida
West Melbourne 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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B
West Melbourne Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Melbourne | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.7% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Melbourne is 77.8 years, about 0.6 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 8.9%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.7% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,740 residents in West Melbourne are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 706 191 men · 516 women
- 75–84 1,937 850 men · 1,087 women
- 65–74 2,611 1,217 men · 1,394 women
- 50–64 4,485 2,177 men · 2,309 women
Younger residents
4,513 residents in West Melbourne are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,390 709 boys · 680 girls
- 7–12 1,333 786 boys · 547 girls
- 3–7 1,016 528 boys · 488 girls
- 0–3 775 320 boys · 455 girls
About 1,946 residents in West Melbourne (8.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Melbourne | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.6% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.9% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.9% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in West Melbourne is about 18% higher than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Melbourne | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.1% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in West Melbourne is about 28% lower than in Florida. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in West Melbourne is about 17% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 28,551 cigarettes a day, 856,544 a month, or 10.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 314,066 minutes a day and 114.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Melbourne is 77.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.80 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 Melbourne | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.24 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Melbourne is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
West Melbourne, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Melbourne, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Melbourne, FL | 23,344 | 77.8 yrs #1/3 | 8.9% #1/3 | 30.9% #1/3 |
| Melbourne, FL | 80,437 | 76.0 yrs | 10.4% | 34.2% |
| Palm Bay, FL | 126,086 | 77.8 yrs | 12.8% | 34.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Melbourne, Florida has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Florida, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in West Melbourne, Florida.
Is West Melbourne, Florida a healthy place to live?
West Melbourne, Florida has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in West Melbourne, Florida?
People in West Melbourne, Florida can expect to live 77.8 years on average, 0.6 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of West Melbourne, Florida residents are uninsured?
8.9% of residents in West Melbourne, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 2.7 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in West Melbourne, Florida?
30.9% of adults in West Melbourne, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.9 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Melbourne, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 28,551 cigarettes a day, 856,544 a month, or 10.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 314,066 minutes a day and 114.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Melbourne is 77.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.80 lifetimes a year.
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