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 | Grand Junction | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.0% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Grand Junction is 77.1 years, about 2.9 years shorter than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
The uninsured population in Grand Junction is 10.0%, higher than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Grand Junction | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.8% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Grand Junction are about the same as in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Grand Junction | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.3% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.7% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Grand Junction are about the same as in Colorado.
Air Quality
| Metric | Grand Junction | 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 Grand Junction is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Grand Junction, 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 Grand Junction, Colorado.
What is the health grade for Grand Junction, Colorado?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Grand Junction, Colorado.
What is the life expectancy in Grand Junction, Colorado?
The life expectancy in Grand Junction, Colorado is 77.1 years, lower than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
What percentage of Grand Junction, Colorado residents are uninsured?
10.0% of Grand Junction, Colorado residents are uninsured, higher than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
What percentage of Grand Junction, Colorado residents are obese?
27.8% of Grand Junction, Colorado residents are classified as obese, higher than the Colorado average of 26.3%.