Health Profile of Catalina Foothills, Arizona
Catalina Foothills 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+
Catalina Foothills Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Catalina Foothills | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 84.1 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.9% | 10.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Catalina Foothills is 84.1 years, about 5.8 years longer than the Arizona average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.9%, lower than the Arizona average of 10.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.5% of residents, lower than the Arizona average of 19.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
29,216 residents in Catalina Foothills are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,957 962 men · 995 women
- 75–84 5,357 2,537 men · 2,821 women
- 65–74 9,092 4,332 men · 4,760 women
- 50–64 12,810 5,989 men · 6,821 women
Younger residents
8,113 residents in Catalina Foothills are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,956 1,517 boys · 1,439 girls
- 7–12 2,462 1,118 boys · 1,344 girls
- 3–7 1,645 779 boys · 866 girls
- 0–3 1,049 553 boys · 497 girls
About 2,347 residents in Catalina Foothills (4.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 84.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Catalina Foothills | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 9.3% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.0% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Catalina Foothills is about 41% higher than in Arizona. The rate of diabetes in Catalina Foothills is about 33% lower than in Arizona. The rate of obesity in Catalina Foothills is about 30% lower than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Catalina Foothills | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.3% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.2% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Catalina Foothills is about 52% lower than in Arizona. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Catalina Foothills is about 42% lower than in Arizona.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,315 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 465,463 minutes a day and 169.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Catalina Foothills is 84.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.84 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 | Catalina Foothills | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.24 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Catalina Foothills is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Catalina Foothills, AZ Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Catalina Foothills, AZ compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Foothills, AZ | 53,988 | 84.1 yrs #1/2 | 3.9% #1/2 | 23.0% #1/2 |
| Casas Adobes, AZ | 69,352 | 79.1 yrs | 6.2% | 26.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Catalina Foothills, Arizona has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Arizona, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Catalina Foothills, Arizona.
What is the health grade for Catalina Foothills, Arizona?
Catalina Foothills, 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the life expectancy in Catalina Foothills, Arizona?
People in Catalina Foothills, Arizona can expect to live 84.1 years on average, 5.8 years longer than the Arizona average of 78.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Catalina Foothills, Arizona?
3.9% of residents in Catalina Foothills, Arizona have no health insurance, about 1 in 26 people, 6.6 points below the Arizona rate of 10.5%.
How common is obesity in Catalina Foothills, Arizona?
23.0% of adults in Catalina Foothills, Arizona are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 9.8 points below the Arizona rate of 32.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Catalina Foothills, Arizona go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,315 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 465,463 minutes a day and 169.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Catalina Foothills is 84.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.84 lifetimes a year.
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