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 | Conway | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.8% | 9.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Conway is 76.0 years, about 0.5 years longer than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years.
The uninsured population in Conway is 8.8%, lower than the Arkansas average of 9.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Conway | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.3% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.0% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Conway is about 39% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of diabetes in Conway is about 37% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of cancer in Conway is about 34% lower than in Arkansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Conway | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.8% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.1% | 33.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Conway is about 18% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of binge drinking in Conway is about 17% higher than in Arkansas. The rate of smoking in Conway is about 15% lower than in Arkansas.
Air Quality
| Metric | Conway | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.02 | 7.47 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Conway is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Conway, Arkansas has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Arkansas, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Conway, Arkansas.
What is the health grade for Conway, Arkansas?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Conway, Arkansas.
What is the life expectancy in Conway, Arkansas?
The life expectancy in Conway, Arkansas is 76.0 years, higher than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years.
What percentage of Conway, Arkansas residents are uninsured?
8.8% of Conway, Arkansas residents are uninsured, lower than the Arkansas average of 9.0%.
What percentage of Conway, Arkansas residents are obese?
34.3% of Conway, Arkansas residents are classified as obese, lower than the Arkansas average of 39.0%.