Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Juneau | Alaska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.2 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.0% | 11.2% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Juneau is 81.2 years, about 1.3 years longer than the Alaska average of 79.9 years.
The uninsured population in Juneau is 8.0%, lower than the Alaska average of 11.2%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Juneau | Alaska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 10.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.1% | 34.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.3% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Juneau is about 33% lower than in Alaska. The rate of diabetes in Juneau is about 23% lower than in Alaska. The rate of heart disease in Juneau is about 21% lower than in Alaska.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Juneau | Alaska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.7% | 22.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 19.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.3% | 23.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Juneau is about 31% lower than in Alaska. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Juneau is about 27% lower than in Alaska.
Air Quality
| Metric | Juneau | Alaska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | — | — | 6.09 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Juneau, Alaska has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Alaska, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Juneau, Alaska.
What is the health grade for Juneau, Alaska?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Juneau, Alaska.
What is the life expectancy in Juneau, Alaska?
The life expectancy in Juneau, Alaska is 81.2 years, higher than the Alaska average of 79.9 years.
What percentage of Juneau, Alaska residents are uninsured?
8.0% of Juneau, Alaska residents are uninsured, lower than the Alaska average of 11.2%.
What percentage of Juneau, Alaska residents are obese?
28.1% of Juneau, Alaska residents are classified as obese, lower than the Alaska average of 34.3%.