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 | Sun City | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.6% | 10.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Sun City is 75.8 years, about 2.5 years shorter than the Arizona average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Sun City is 3.6%, lower than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Sun City | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.6% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 15.4% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 14.0% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.2% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Sun City is about 133% higher than in Arizona. The rate of heart disease in Sun City is about 88% higher than in Arizona. The rate of diabetes in Sun City is about 32% higher than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Sun City | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.2% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 6.9% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.3% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Sun City is about 54% lower than in Arizona. The rate of smoking in Sun City is about 47% lower than in Arizona.
Air Quality
| Metric | Sun City | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.12 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Sun City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Sun 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 Sun City, Arizona.
What is the health grade for Sun City, Arizona?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Sun City, Arizona.
What is the life expectancy in Sun City, Arizona?
The life expectancy in Sun City, Arizona is 75.8 years, lower than the Arizona average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Sun City, Arizona residents are uninsured?
3.6% of Sun City, Arizona residents are uninsured, lower than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
What percentage of Sun City, Arizona residents are obese?
26.2% of Sun City, Arizona residents are classified as obese, lower than the Arizona average of 32.8%.