Health Profile of Glendale, Arizona
Glendale 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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B
Glendale Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Glendale | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.2% | 10.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Glendale is 77.7 years, about 0.6 years shorter than the Arizona average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 13.2%, higher than the Arizona average of 10.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.0% of residents, lower than the Arizona average of 19.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
73,774 residents in Glendale are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,464 1,046 men · 2,418 women
- 75–84 8,535 3,459 men · 5,076 women
- 65–74 16,814 7,817 men · 8,997 women
- 50–64 44,960 21,304 men · 23,656 women
Younger residents
62,634 residents in Glendale are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 19,054 10,131 boys · 8,924 girls
- 7–12 18,122 9,685 boys · 8,436 girls
- 3–7 14,421 7,334 boys · 7,087 girls
- 0–3 11,037 5,359 boys · 5,678 girls
About 9,212 residents in Glendale (3.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
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% |
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.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 339,581 cigarettes a day, 10.2 million a month, or 123.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.7 million minutes a day and 1.4 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Glendale is 77.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.09 lifetimes a day, or 33 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 | 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.
Glendale, AZ Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Glendale, AZ compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale, AZ | 256,120 | 77.7 yrs #1/3 | 13.2% #3/3 | 32.4% #2/3 |
| Sun City, AZ | 40,024 | 75.8 yrs | 3.7% | 26.2% |
| El Mirage, AZ | 34,950 | 76.3 yrs | 12.6% | 33.5% |
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?
Glendale, Arizona has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Glendale, Arizona?
People in Glendale, Arizona can expect to live 77.7 years on average, 0.6 years shorter than the Arizona average of 78.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Glendale, Arizona?
13.2% of residents in Glendale, Arizona have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 2.7 points above the Arizona rate of 10.5%.
What percentage of Glendale, Arizona residents are obese?
32.4% of adults in Glendale, Arizona are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Arizona rate of 32.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Glendale, Arizona go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 339,581 cigarettes a day, 10.2 million a month, or 123.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.7 million minutes a day and 1.4 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Glendale is 77.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.09 lifetimes a day, or 33 lifetimes a year.
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