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 | Erie | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.0 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Erie is 83.0 years, about 3.0 years longer than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
The uninsured population in Erie is 3.5%, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Erie | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.2% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.8% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.0% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Erie is about 42% lower than in Colorado. The rate of heart disease in Erie is about 39% lower than in Colorado. The rate of diabetes in Erie is about 33% lower than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Erie | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.8% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 13.4% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Erie is about 33% lower than in Colorado. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Erie is about 33% lower than in Colorado.
Air Quality
| Metric | Erie | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.29 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Erie is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Erie, 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 Erie, Colorado.
What is the health grade for Erie, Colorado?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Erie, Colorado.
What is the life expectancy in Erie, Colorado?
The life expectancy in Erie, Colorado is 83.0 years, higher than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
What percentage of Erie, Colorado residents are uninsured?
3.5% of Erie, Colorado residents are uninsured, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
What percentage of Erie, Colorado residents are obese?
27.0% of Erie, Colorado residents are classified as obese, higher than the Colorado average of 26.3%.