Health Profile of Florence, South Carolina
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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C
Florence Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Florence | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.9% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.4% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Florence is 74.5 years, about 1.3 years shorter than the South Carolina average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 6.9%, lower than the South Carolina average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.4% of residents, higher than the South Carolina average of 19.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,600 residents in Florence are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 615 194 men · 420 women
- 75–84 1,686 663 men · 1,023 women
- 65–74 3,265 1,453 men · 1,812 women
- 50–64 6,035 2,741 men · 3,294 women
Younger residents
7,488 residents in Florence are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,336 1,052 boys · 1,284 girls
- 7–12 2,168 925 boys · 1,244 girls
- 3–7 1,706 807 boys · 899 girls
- 0–3 1,277 665 boys · 612 girls
About 2,429 residents in Florence (7.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Florence | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.9% | 14.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.5% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.5% | 39.9% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Florence are about the same as in South Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Florence | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.5% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | 16.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.3% | 30.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Florence are about the same as in South Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 50,663 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 557,291 minutes a day and 203.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Florence is 74.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.19 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 | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.75 | 6.97 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Florence is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Florence, South Carolina has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than South Carolina, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Florence, South Carolina.
How healthy is Florence, South Carolina?
Florence, South Carolina 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 Florence, South Carolina?
People in Florence, South Carolina can expect to live 74.5 years on average, 1.3 years shorter than the South Carolina average of 75.8.
What is the uninsured rate in Florence, South Carolina?
6.9% of residents in Florence, South Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 2.7 points below the South Carolina rate of 9.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Florence, South Carolina?
41.5% of adults in Florence, South Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 1.6 points above the South Carolina rate of 39.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Florence, South Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 50,663 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 557,291 minutes a day and 203.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Florence is 74.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.19 lifetimes a year.
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