Health Profile of Florence, Kentucky
Florence 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
Florence Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Florence | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 75.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.8% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Florence is 76.5 years, about 1.5 years longer than the Kentucky average of 75.0 years. The uninsured rate is about the same as in Kentucky, at 6.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.8% of residents, lower than the Kentucky average of 23.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,196 residents in Florence are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 548 181 men · 367 women
- 75–84 1,380 503 men · 877 women
- 65–74 2,514 1,172 men · 1,342 women
- 50–64 4,754 2,228 men · 2,526 women
Younger residents
6,146 residents in Florence are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,720 868 boys · 852 girls
- 7–12 1,730 917 boys · 813 girls
- 3–7 1,516 742 boys · 774 girls
- 0–3 1,179 521 boys · 659 girls
About 1,707 residents in Florence (6.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Florence | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 13.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.7% | 39.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Florence is about 22% lower than in Kentucky. The rate of diabetes in Florence is about 21% lower than in Kentucky.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Florence | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.5% | 26.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.7% | 34.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Florence is about 25% lower than in Kentucky. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Florence is about 19% lower than in Kentucky.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,217 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 464,387 minutes a day and 169.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Florence is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.22 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 | Florence | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.43 | 7.19 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Florence is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Florence, KY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Florence, KY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, KY | 27,988 | 76.5 yrs #2/2 | 6.0% #2/2 | 39.7% #2/2 |
| Erlanger, KY | 23,548 | 76.6 yrs | 4.4% | 35.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Florence, Kentucky has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Kentucky, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Florence, Kentucky.
What is the health grade for Florence, Kentucky?
Florence, Kentucky 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 Florence, Kentucky?
People in Florence, Kentucky can expect to live 76.5 years on average, 1.5 years longer than the Kentucky average of 75.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Florence, Kentucky?
6.0% of residents in Florence, Kentucky have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, about the same as the Kentucky rate of 6.0%.
How common is obesity in Florence, Kentucky?
39.7% of adults in Florence, Kentucky are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Kentucky rate of 39.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Florence, Kentucky go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,217 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 464,387 minutes a day and 169.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Florence is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.22 lifetimes a year.
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