Health Profile of West Pensacola, Florida
West Pensacola 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 Pensacola Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Pensacola | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 69.6 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 18.7% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Pensacola is 69.6 years, about 7.6 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 18.7%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.6% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,965 residents in West Pensacola are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 338 122 men · 215 women
- 75–84 839 346 men · 494 women
- 65–74 1,975 868 men · 1,106 women
- 50–64 3,814 1,943 men · 1,871 women
Younger residents
4,516 residents in West Pensacola are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,302 735 boys · 567 girls
- 7–12 1,249 640 boys · 609 girls
- 3–7 1,066 505 boys · 561 girls
- 0–3 899 433 boys · 465 girls
About 2,186 residents in West Pensacola (10.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 69.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Pensacola | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.7% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.8% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.7% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in West Pensacola is about 20% higher than in Florida. The rate of diabetes in West Pensacola is about 17% higher than in Florida. The rate of cancer in West Pensacola is about 17% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Pensacola | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 26.1% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.9% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.0% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in West Pensacola is about 23% higher than in Florida. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in West Pensacola is about 17% higher than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,015 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 462,170 minutes a day and 168.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Pensacola is 69.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.61 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 Pensacola | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.77 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Pensacola is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
West Pensacola, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Pensacola, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pensacola, FL | 20,455 | 69.6 yrs #3/3 | 18.7% #3/3 | 40.7% #3/3 |
| Brent, FL | 21,878 | 70.9 yrs | 18.6% | 37.4% |
| Bellview, FL | 23,388 | 77.1 yrs | 9.7% | 33.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Pensacola, 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 Pensacola, Florida.
What is the health grade for West Pensacola, Florida?
West Pensacola, 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.
What is the average lifespan in West Pensacola, Florida?
People in West Pensacola, Florida can expect to live 69.6 years on average, 7.6 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of West Pensacola, Florida residents are uninsured?
18.7% of residents in West Pensacola, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 5 people, 7.1 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
What is the obesity rate in West Pensacola, Florida?
40.7% of adults in West Pensacola, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 6.9 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
What health issue is more common in West Pensacola, Florida than elsewhere?
Compared with Florida as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 26.1%, about 23% higher than the Florida rate of 21.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Pensacola, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,015 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 462,170 minutes a day and 168.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Pensacola is 69.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.61 lifetimes a year.
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