Health Profile of Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City 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
Lake Havasu City Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lake Havasu City | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.3% | 10.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.9% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lake Havasu City is 77.7 years, about 0.6 years shorter than the Arizona average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 8.3%, lower than the Arizona average of 10.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.9% of residents, lower than the Arizona average of 19.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
25,565 residents in Lake Havasu City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,496 673 men · 823 women
- 75–84 4,995 2,592 men · 2,402 women
- 65–74 8,517 4,059 men · 4,458 women
- 50–64 10,557 5,182 men · 5,375 women
Younger residents
7,343 residents in Lake Havasu City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,369 1,087 boys · 1,282 girls
- 7–12 2,208 1,066 boys · 1,142 girls
- 3–7 1,631 817 boys · 814 girls
- 0–3 1,136 561 boys · 575 girls
About 4,865 residents in Lake Havasu City (10.1% 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 | Lake Havasu City | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.9% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.0% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.1% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Lake Havasu City is about 34% higher than in Arizona. The rate of heart disease in Lake Havasu City is about 20% higher than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lake Havasu City | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.9% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.1% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Lake Havasu City are about the same as in Arizona.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 73,387 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 26.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 807,253 minutes a day and 294.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lake Havasu City is 77.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.22 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 | Lake Havasu City | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.18 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lake Havasu City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lake Havasu City, 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 Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
How healthy is Lake Havasu City, Arizona?
Lake Havasu City, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Lake Havasu City, Arizona?
People in Lake Havasu City, Arizona can expect to live 77.7 years on average, 0.6 years shorter than the Arizona average of 78.3.
What percentage of Lake Havasu City, Arizona residents are uninsured?
8.3% of residents in Lake Havasu City, Arizona have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 2.2 points below the Arizona rate of 10.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Havasu City, Arizona?
33.1% of adults in Lake Havasu City, 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 Lake Havasu City, Arizona go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 73,387 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 26.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 807,253 minutes a day and 294.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lake Havasu City is 77.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.22 lifetimes a year.
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