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 | West Memphis | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.2 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.5% | 9.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in West Memphis is 72.2 years, about 3.3 years shorter than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years.
The uninsured population in West Memphis is 7.5%, lower than the Arkansas average of 9.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Memphis | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.7% | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.8% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 50.4% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 28.5% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
The rate of obesity in West Memphis is about 29% higher than in Arkansas. The rate of self-rated poor health in West Memphis is about 25% higher than in Arkansas. The rate of diabetes in West Memphis is about 22% higher than in Arkansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Memphis | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 26.3% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.1% | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 38.7% | 33.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in West Memphis is about 17% higher than in Arkansas.
Air Quality
| Metric | West Memphis | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.06 | 7.47 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Memphis is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Memphis, Arkansas has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Arkansas, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in West Memphis, Arkansas.
What is the health grade for West Memphis, Arkansas?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; West Memphis, Arkansas.
What is the life expectancy in West Memphis, Arkansas?
The life expectancy in West Memphis, Arkansas is 72.2 years, lower than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years.
What percentage of West Memphis, Arkansas residents are uninsured?
7.5% of West Memphis, Arkansas residents are uninsured, lower than the Arkansas average of 9.0%.
What percentage of West Memphis, Arkansas residents are obese?
50.4% of West Memphis, Arkansas residents are classified as obese, higher than the Arkansas average of 39.0%.