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 | Colorado Springs | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Colorado Springs is 78.8 years, about 1.2 years shorter than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
The uninsured population in Colorado Springs is 7.8%, higher than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Colorado Springs | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.1% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Colorado Springs is about 21% lower than in Colorado. The rate of diabetes in Colorado Springs is about 16% lower than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Colorado Springs | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.7% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.7% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Colorado Springs are about the same as in Colorado.
Air Quality
| Metric | Colorado Springs | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.96 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Colorado Springs is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs, Colorado.
What is the health grade for Colorado Springs, Colorado?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Colorado Springs, Colorado.
What is the life expectancy in Colorado Springs, Colorado?
The life expectancy in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 78.8 years, lower than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
What percentage of Colorado Springs, Colorado residents are uninsured?
7.8% of Colorado Springs, Colorado residents are uninsured, higher than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
What percentage of Colorado Springs, Colorado residents are obese?
27.1% of Colorado Springs, Colorado residents are classified as obese, higher than the Colorado average of 26.3%.