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 | Hot Springs | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.6 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.0% | 9.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Hot Springs is 72.6 years, about 2.9 years shorter than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years.
The uninsured population in Hot Springs is 13.0%, higher than the Arkansas average of 9.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hot Springs | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.8% | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.7% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.5% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.4% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.9% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Hot Springs are about the same as in Arkansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hot Springs | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.2% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.7% | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.6% | 33.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Hot Springs are about the same as in Arkansas.
Air Quality
| Metric | Hot Springs | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.55 | 7.47 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hot Springs is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hot Springs, Arkansas has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Arkansas, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
What is the health grade for Hot Springs, Arkansas?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Hot Springs, Arkansas.
What is the life expectancy in Hot Springs, Arkansas?
The life expectancy in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 72.6 years, lower than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years.
What percentage of Hot Springs, Arkansas residents are uninsured?
13.0% of Hot Springs, Arkansas residents are uninsured, higher than the Arkansas average of 9.0%.
What percentage of Hot Springs, Arkansas residents are obese?
33.4% of Hot Springs, Arkansas residents are classified as obese, lower than the Arkansas average of 39.0%.