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 | Surprise | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.6% | 10.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Surprise is 79.0 years, about 0.7 years longer than the Arizona average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Surprise is 6.6%, lower than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Surprise | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.4% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Surprise is about 32% lower than in Arizona. The rate of diabetes in Surprise is about 20% lower than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Surprise | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.5% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.5% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Surprise is about 25% lower than in Arizona. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Surprise is about 22% lower than in Arizona.
Air Quality
| Metric | Surprise | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.90 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Surprise is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Surprise, 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 Surprise, Arizona.
What is the health grade for Surprise, Arizona?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Surprise, Arizona.
What is the life expectancy in Surprise, Arizona?
The life expectancy in Surprise, Arizona is 79.0 years, higher than the Arizona average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Surprise, Arizona residents are uninsured?
6.6% of Surprise, Arizona residents are uninsured, lower than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
What percentage of Surprise, Arizona residents are obese?
29.4% of Surprise, Arizona residents are classified as obese, lower than the Arizona average of 32.8%.