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 | Fort Collins | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Fort Collins is 80.0 years, about 0.1 years shorter than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
The uninsured population in Fort Collins is 5.8%, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Fort Collins | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.0% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.1% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 22.4% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.3% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Fort Collins is about 36% lower than in Colorado. The rate of heart disease in Fort Collins is about 34% lower than in Colorado. The rate of self-rated poor health in Fort Collins is about 30% lower than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Fort Collins | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.9% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 13.4% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Fort Collins is about 33% lower than in Colorado. The rate of smoking in Fort Collins is about 20% lower than in Colorado. The rate of binge drinking in Fort Collins is about 18% higher than in Colorado.
Air Quality
| Metric | Fort Collins | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.39 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Fort Collins is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins, Colorado.
What is the health grade for Fort Collins, Colorado?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Fort Collins, Colorado.
What is the life expectancy in Fort Collins, Colorado?
The life expectancy in Fort Collins, Colorado is 80.0 years, lower than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
What percentage of Fort Collins, Colorado residents are uninsured?
5.8% of Fort Collins, Colorado residents are uninsured, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
What percentage of Fort Collins, Colorado residents are obese?
22.4% of Fort Collins, Colorado residents are classified as obese, lower than the Colorado average of 26.3%.