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 | Denver | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Denver is 78.5 years, about 1.5 years shorter than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
The uninsured population in Denver is 8.8%, higher than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Denver | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.2% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.2% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 21.7% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Denver is about 32% lower than in Colorado. The rate of cancer in Denver is about 22% lower than in Colorado. The rate of obesity in Denver is about 18% lower than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Denver | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.4% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.1% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Denver is about 19% higher than in Colorado. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Denver is about 19% lower than in Colorado.
Air Quality
| Metric | Denver | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.01 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Denver is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Denver, Colorado has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Colorado, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Denver, Colorado.
What is the health grade for Denver, Colorado?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Denver, Colorado.
What is the life expectancy in Denver, Colorado?
The life expectancy in Denver, Colorado is 78.5 years, lower than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
What percentage of Denver, Colorado residents are uninsured?
8.8% of Denver, Colorado residents are uninsured, higher than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
What percentage of Denver, Colorado residents are obese?
21.7% of Denver, Colorado residents are classified as obese, lower than the Colorado average of 26.3%.