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 | Tempe | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.1% | 10.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Tempe is 79.3 years, about 1.0 years longer than the Arizona average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Tempe is 10.1%, lower than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Tempe | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.1% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.4% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.9% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.5% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.3% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Tempe is about 48% lower than in Arizona. The rate of diabetes in Tempe is about 44% lower than in Arizona. The rate of self-rated poor health in Tempe is about 42% lower than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Tempe | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.1% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.1% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Tempe is about 33% lower than in Arizona. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Tempe is about 31% lower than in Arizona. The rate of binge drinking in Tempe is about 22% higher than in Arizona.
Air Quality
| Metric | Tempe | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.59 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Tempe is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Tempe, Arizona has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Arizona, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Tempe, Arizona.
What is the health grade for Tempe, Arizona?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Tempe, Arizona.
What is the life expectancy in Tempe, Arizona?
The life expectancy in Tempe, Arizona is 79.3 years, higher than the Arizona average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Tempe, Arizona residents are uninsured?
10.1% of Tempe, Arizona residents are uninsured, lower than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
What percentage of Tempe, Arizona residents are obese?
27.5% of Tempe, Arizona residents are classified as obese, lower than the Arizona average of 32.8%.