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 | Glendale | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.1% | 10.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Glendale is 77.7 years, about 0.6 years shorter than the Arizona average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Glendale is 13.1%, higher than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Glendale | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.4% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Glendale is about 30% lower than in Arizona. The rate of cancer in Glendale is about 25% lower than in Arizona. The rate of diabetes in Glendale is about 19% lower than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Glendale | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.6% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.9% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Glendale are about the same as in Arizona.
Air Quality
| Metric | Glendale | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.26 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Glendale is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Glendale, 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 Glendale, Arizona.
What is the health grade for Glendale, Arizona?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Glendale, Arizona.
What is the life expectancy in Glendale, Arizona?
The life expectancy in Glendale, Arizona is 77.7 years, lower than the Arizona average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Glendale, Arizona residents are uninsured?
13.1% of Glendale, Arizona residents are uninsured, higher than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
What percentage of Glendale, Arizona residents are obese?
32.4% of Glendale, Arizona residents are classified as obese, lower than the Arizona average of 32.8%.