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 | Boulder | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Boulder is 82.0 years, about 2.0 years longer than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
The uninsured population in Boulder is 3.5%, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Boulder | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 4.6% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.6% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 16.2% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Boulder is about 50% lower than in Colorado. The rate of heart disease in Boulder is about 42% lower than in Colorado. The rate of self-rated poor health in Boulder is about 41% lower than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Boulder | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.8% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 11.9% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Boulder is about 40% lower than in Colorado. The rate of smoking in Boulder is about 33% lower than in Colorado. The rate of binge drinking in Boulder is about 17% higher than in Colorado.
Air Quality
| Metric | Boulder | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.60 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Boulder is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Boulder, Colorado has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than Colorado, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Boulder, Colorado.
What is the health grade for Boulder, Colorado?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Boulder, Colorado.
What is the life expectancy in Boulder, Colorado?
The life expectancy in Boulder, Colorado is 82.0 years, higher than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
What percentage of Boulder, Colorado residents are uninsured?
3.5% of Boulder, Colorado residents are uninsured, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
What percentage of Boulder, Colorado residents are obese?
16.2% of Boulder, Colorado residents are classified as obese, lower than the Colorado average of 26.3%.