Health Profile of Aurora, Colorado
Aurora 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
Aurora Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Aurora | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.2% | 7.7% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Aurora is 78.1 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the Colorado average of 80.0 years. The uninsured rate is 14.2%, higher than the Colorado average of 7.7%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.6% of residents, lower than the Colorado average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
101,182 residents in Aurora are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 4,008 1,446 men · 2,562 women
- 75–84 11,318 4,619 men · 6,699 women
- 65–74 25,031 11,315 men · 13,716 women
- 50–64 60,825 29,725 men · 31,100 women
Younger residents
85,055 residents in Aurora are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 25,745 13,219 boys · 12,525 girls
- 7–12 24,467 12,536 boys · 11,932 girls
- 3–7 19,615 10,275 boys · 9,339 girls
- 0–3 15,229 8,155 boys · 7,073 girls
About 11,156 residents in Aurora (3.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Aurora | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.2% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.9% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Aurora is about 26% lower than in Colorado. The rate of cancer in Aurora is about 23% lower than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Aurora | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.4% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.0% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Aurora are about the same as in Colorado.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 456,527 cigarettes a day, 13.7 million a month, or 166.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 5.0 million minutes a day and 1.8 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Aurora is 78.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.12 lifetimes a day, or 45 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 | Aurora | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.13 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Aurora is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Aurora, CO Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Aurora, CO compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora, CO | 367,361 | 78.1 yrs #3/3 | 14.2% #3/3 | 27.9% #3/3 |
| Denver, CO | 718,150 | 78.5 yrs | 9.0% | 21.7% |
| Four Square Mile, CO | 22,650 | 79.5 yrs | 10.1% | 25.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Aurora, Colorado has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Colorado, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Aurora, Colorado.
What is the health grade for Aurora, Colorado?
Aurora, Colorado 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 life expectancy in Aurora, Colorado?
People in Aurora, Colorado can expect to live 78.1 years on average, 2.0 years shorter than the Colorado average of 80.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Aurora, Colorado?
14.2% of residents in Aurora, Colorado have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 6.4 points above the Colorado rate of 7.7%.
What is the obesity rate in Aurora, Colorado?
27.9% of adults in Aurora, Colorado are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 1.6 points above the Colorado rate of 26.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Aurora, Colorado go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 456,527 cigarettes a day, 13.7 million a month, or 166.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 5.0 million minutes a day and 1.8 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Aurora is 78.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.12 lifetimes a day, or 45 lifetimes a year.
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