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 | Mesa | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.0% | 10.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Mesa is about the same as in Arizona, at 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Mesa is 11.0%, higher than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Mesa | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.2% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.4% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Mesa is about 22% lower than in Arizona. The rate of diabetes in Mesa is about 20% lower than in Arizona. The rate of heart disease in Mesa is about 17% lower than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Mesa | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.6% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.4% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Mesa is about 20% lower than in Arizona.
Air Quality
| Metric | Mesa | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.17 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Mesa is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mesa, 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 Mesa, Arizona.
What is the health grade for Mesa, Arizona?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Mesa, Arizona.
What is the life expectancy in Mesa, Arizona?
The life expectancy in Mesa, Arizona is 78.3 years, about the same as the Arizona average.
What percentage of Mesa, Arizona residents are uninsured?
11.0% of Mesa, Arizona residents are uninsured, higher than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
What percentage of Mesa, Arizona residents are obese?
30.4% of Mesa, Arizona residents are classified as obese, lower than the Arizona average of 32.8%.