Health Profile of Anthem, Arizona
Anthem Health Score
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.
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A
Anthem Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Anthem | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.8 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.5% | 10.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.9% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Anthem is 81.8 years, about 3.5 years longer than the Arizona average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 2.5%, lower than the Arizona average of 10.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.9% of residents, lower than the Arizona average of 19.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,012 residents in Anthem are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 199 105 men · 95 women
- 75–84 1,063 516 men · 546 women
- 65–74 2,426 1,210 men · 1,216 women
- 50–64 4,325 2,070 men · 2,254 women
Younger residents
5,815 residents in Anthem are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,018 956 boys · 1,061 girls
- 7–12 1,771 888 boys · 883 girls
- 3–7 1,204 597 boys · 607 girls
- 0–3 822 395 boys · 427 girls
About 464 residents in Anthem (2.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Anthem | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.1% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.1% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.8% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Anthem is about 45% lower than in Arizona. The rate of diabetes in Anthem is about 43% lower than in Arizona. The rate of obesity in Anthem is about 15% lower than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Anthem | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.5% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 14.9% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Anthem is about 43% lower than in Arizona. The rate of smoking in Anthem is about 36% lower than in Arizona. The rate of binge drinking in Anthem is about 19% higher than in Arizona.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 22,096 cigarettes a day, 662,866 a month, or 8.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 243,051 minutes a day and 88.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Anthem is 81.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.06 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Anthem | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.75 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Anthem is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Anthem, AZ Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Anthem, AZ compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem, AZ | 22,541 | 81.8 yrs #1/2 | 2.5% #1/2 | 27.8% #1/2 |
| Peoria, AZ | 193,918 | 78.9 yrs | 7.7% | 28.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Anthem, Arizona has an overall health index grade of A, making it far better than Arizona, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Anthem, Arizona.
What is the health grade for Anthem, Arizona?
Anthem, Arizona has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Anthem, Arizona?
People in Anthem, Arizona can expect to live 81.8 years on average, 3.5 years longer than the Arizona average of 78.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Anthem, Arizona?
2.5% of residents in Anthem, Arizona have no health insurance, about 1 in 41 people, 8.0 points below the Arizona rate of 10.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Anthem, Arizona?
27.8% of adults in Anthem, Arizona are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 5.1 points below the Arizona rate of 32.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Anthem, Arizona go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 22,096 cigarettes a day, 662,866 a month, or 8.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 243,051 minutes a day and 88.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Anthem is 81.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.06 lifetimes a year.
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