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 | El Mirage | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.3 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.1% | 10.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in El Mirage is 76.3 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the Arizona average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in El Mirage is 13.1%, higher than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | El Mirage | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.1% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.6% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in El Mirage is about 39% lower than in Arizona. The rate of cancer in El Mirage is about 37% lower than in Arizona. The rate of diabetes in El Mirage is about 24% lower than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | El Mirage | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.1% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.3% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in El Mirage is about 15% higher than in Arizona.
Air Quality
| Metric | El Mirage | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.20 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in El Mirage is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, El Mirage, Arizona has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Arizona, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in El Mirage, Arizona.
What is the health grade for El Mirage, Arizona?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; El Mirage, Arizona.
What is the life expectancy in El Mirage, Arizona?
The life expectancy in El Mirage, Arizona is 76.3 years, lower than the Arizona average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of El Mirage, Arizona residents are uninsured?
13.1% of El Mirage, Arizona residents are uninsured, higher than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
What percentage of El Mirage, Arizona residents are obese?
33.5% of El Mirage, Arizona residents are classified as obese, higher than the Arizona average of 32.8%.