The County Health Rankings show us that where we live matters to our health. The health of a community depends on many different factors - ranging from health behaviors, education and jobs, to quality of health care, to the environment.

2012 | Broward, Florida

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  Broward
County
Florida
Demographics
Population 1,766,476 18,537,969
% below 18 years of age 23% 22%
% 65 and older 14% 17%
% African American 26% 16%
% American Indian and Alaskan Native 1% 0%
% Asian 3% 2%
% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0% 0%
% Hispanic 25% 22%
% not proficient in English 15% 12%
% Females 51% 51%
% Rural 0% 11%
Health Outcomes
Diabetes 9% 10%
HIV prevalence rate 1,061 586
Health Care
Mental health providers 2,385:1 3,441:1
Health care costs $12,166 $11,139
Uninsured adults 31% 29%
Could not see doctor due to cost 15% 16%
Dentists 1,648:1 2,526:1
Social & Economic Factors
Median household income $47,917 $44,390
High housing costs 50% 43%
Children eligible for free lunch 39% 46%
Illiteracy 21.9% 19.7%
Homicide rate 5 6
Physical Environment
Commuting alone 80% 79%
Access to healthy foods 95% 82%

* Data supplied on behalf of state
Note: Blank values reflect unreliable or missing data