Health Profile of Gulfport, Mississippi
Gulfport 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
Gulfport Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Gulfport | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.3 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 15.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.0% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Gulfport is 73.3 years, about 1.4 years shorter than the Mississippi average of 74.7 years. The uninsured rate is 15.6%, higher than the Mississippi average of 11.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.0% of residents, lower than the Mississippi average of 23.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
22,147 residents in Gulfport are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,173 497 men · 677 women
- 75–84 3,009 1,292 men · 1,718 women
- 65–74 5,596 2,473 men · 3,123 women
- 50–64 12,367 5,470 men · 6,897 women
Younger residents
16,256 residents in Gulfport are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,922 2,535 boys · 2,387 girls
- 7–12 4,534 2,254 boys · 2,280 girls
- 3–7 3,740 1,738 boys · 2,002 girls
- 0–3 3,061 1,358 boys · 1,703 girls
About 5,076 residents in Gulfport (7.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Gulfport | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 14.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.8% | 7.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.3% | 41.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Gulfport are about the same as in Mississippi.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Gulfport | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.1% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 12.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.2% | 32.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Gulfport is about 28% higher than in Mississippi.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 119,962 cigarettes a day, 3.6 million a month, or 43.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 481.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Gulfport is 73.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 13 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 | Gulfport | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.84 | 7.91 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Gulfport is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Gulfport, MS Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Gulfport, MS compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 70,533 | 73.3 yrs #2/2 | 15.6% #2/2 | 38.3% #2/2 |
| Biloxi, MS | 47,912 | 73.7 yrs | 12.4% | 34.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Gulfport, Mississippi has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Mississippi, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Gulfport, Mississippi.
What is the health grade for Gulfport, Mississippi?
Gulfport, Mississippi 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.
What is the life expectancy in Gulfport, Mississippi?
People in Gulfport, Mississippi can expect to live 73.3 years on average, 1.4 years shorter than the Mississippi average of 74.7.
What is the uninsured rate in Gulfport, Mississippi?
15.6% of residents in Gulfport, Mississippi have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 4.6 points above the Mississippi rate of 11.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Gulfport, Mississippi?
38.3% of adults in Gulfport, Mississippi are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.5 points below the Mississippi rate of 41.8%.
Which health problem stands out most in Gulfport, Mississippi?
Compared with Mississippi as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 16.5%, about 28% higher than the Mississippi rate of 12.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Gulfport, Mississippi go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 119,962 cigarettes a day, 3.6 million a month, or 43.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 481.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Gulfport is 73.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 13 lifetimes a year.
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