Health Profile of Winter Haven, Florida
Winter Haven 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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C
Winter Haven Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Winter Haven | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.6 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.2% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.4% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Winter Haven is 75.6 years, about 1.6 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 14.2%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.4% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
21,951 residents in Winter Haven are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,782 621 men · 1,161 women
- 75–84 4,129 1,853 men · 2,276 women
- 65–74 6,082 2,721 men · 3,361 women
- 50–64 9,958 4,688 men · 5,270 women
Younger residents
10,592 residents in Winter Haven are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,235 1,763 boys · 1,472 girls
- 7–12 2,945 1,392 boys · 1,553 girls
- 3–7 2,436 1,159 boys · 1,277 girls
- 0–3 1,976 1,024 boys · 953 girls
About 5,633 residents in Winter Haven (10.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Winter Haven | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.5% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.2% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.4% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.7% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Winter Haven is about 17% higher than in Florida. The rate of diabetes in Winter Haven is about 16% higher than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Winter Haven | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.9% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.7% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.3% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Winter Haven are about the same as in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 88,714 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 975,852 minutes a day and 356.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Winter Haven is 75.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.97 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 | Winter Haven | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.75 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Winter Haven is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Winter Haven, Florida has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Florida, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Winter Haven, Florida.
What is the health grade for Winter Haven, Florida?
Winter Haven, Florida has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Winter Haven, Florida?
People in Winter Haven, Florida can expect to live 75.6 years on average, 1.6 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Winter Haven, Florida?
14.2% of residents in Winter Haven, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 2.7 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Winter Haven, Florida?
36.7% of adults in Winter Haven, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.9 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Winter Haven, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 88,714 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 975,852 minutes a day and 356.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Winter Haven is 75.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.97 lifetimes a year.
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