Health Profile of Centennial, Colorado
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Centennial 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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A+
Centennial Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Centennial | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.2 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.1% | 7.7% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Centennial is 82.2 years, about 2.2 years longer than the Colorado average of 80.0 years. The uninsured rate is 4.1%, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.4% of residents, lower than the Colorado average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
39,921 residents in Centennial are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,881 672 men · 1,209 women
- 75–84 4,974 2,286 men · 2,687 women
- 65–74 10,333 4,892 men · 5,441 women
- 50–64 22,733 10,970 men · 11,763 women
Younger residents
24,027 residents in Centennial are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 8,024 4,175 boys · 3,849 girls
- 7–12 7,448 3,880 boys · 3,568 girls
- 3–7 5,170 2,605 boys · 2,565 girls
- 0–3 3,385 1,728 boys · 1,657 girls
About 2,896 residents in Centennial (2.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Centennial | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.6% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.2% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 22.4% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Centennial is about 32% lower than in Colorado. The rate of diabetes in Centennial is about 29% lower than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Centennial | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.9% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 14.2% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Centennial is about 32% lower than in Colorado. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Centennial is about 29% lower than in Colorado.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 94,295 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 34.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 378.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Centennial is 82.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.76 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 | Centennial | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.46 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Centennial is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Centennial, 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 Centennial, Colorado.
What is the health grade for Centennial, Colorado?
Centennial, Colorado has a Map AI Health Index grade of A+, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A+ grade means residents are among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
How long do people live in Centennial, Colorado?
People in Centennial, Colorado can expect to live 82.2 years on average, 2.2 years longer than the Colorado average of 80.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Centennial, Colorado?
4.1% of residents in Centennial, Colorado have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 3.6 points below the Colorado rate of 7.7%.
What percentage of Centennial, Colorado residents are obese?
22.4% of adults in Centennial, Colorado are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 3.9 points below the Colorado rate of 26.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Centennial, Colorado go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 94,295 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 34.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 378.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Centennial is 82.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.76 lifetimes a year.
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