Health Profile of Greeley, Colorado
Greeley Health Score
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.
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B
Greeley Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Greeley | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.0% | 7.7% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Greeley is 78.6 years, about 1.4 years shorter than the Colorado average of 80.0 years. The uninsured rate is 10.0%, higher than the Colorado average of 7.7%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.0% of residents, higher than the Colorado average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
29,030 residents in Greeley are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,916 547 men · 1,369 women
- 75–84 3,961 1,727 men · 2,234 women
- 65–74 7,270 3,305 men · 3,964 women
- 50–64 15,883 7,749 men · 8,134 women
Younger residents
23,772 residents in Greeley are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,374 3,389 boys · 2,985 girls
- 7–12 6,793 3,389 boys · 3,404 girls
- 3–7 5,976 2,999 boys · 2,976 girls
- 0–3 4,629 2,364 boys · 2,265 girls
About 4,317 residents in Greeley (4.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Greeley | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.1% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.5% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Greeley is about 24% higher than in Colorado. The rate of cancer in Greeley is about 19% lower than in Colorado. The rate of heart disease in Greeley is about 18% lower than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Greeley | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.3% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.6% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Greeley are about the same as in Colorado.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 112,446 cigarettes a day, 3.4 million a month, or 41.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 451.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Greeley is 78.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Greeley | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.88 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Greeley is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Greeley, 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 Greeley, Colorado.
What is the health grade for Greeley, Colorado?
Greeley, Colorado has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Greeley, Colorado?
People in Greeley, Colorado can expect to live 78.6 years on average, 1.4 years shorter than the Colorado average of 80.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Greeley, Colorado?
10.0% of residents in Greeley, Colorado have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 2.3 points above the Colorado rate of 7.7%.
What percentage of Greeley, Colorado residents are obese?
32.5% of adults in Greeley, Colorado are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.2 points above the Colorado rate of 26.3%.
What is the biggest health concern in Greeley, Colorado?
Compared with Colorado as a whole, obesity stands out most: the adult rate here is 32.5%, about 24% higher than the Colorado rate of 26.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Greeley, Colorado go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 112,446 cigarettes a day, 3.4 million a month, or 41.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 451.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Greeley is 78.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
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