Health Profile of Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch 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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A+
Highlands Ranch Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Highlands Ranch | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.6 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.9% | 7.7% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 6.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Highlands Ranch is 82.6 years, about 2.5 years longer than the Colorado average of 80.0 years. The uninsured rate is 3.9%, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 6.6% of residents, lower than the Colorado average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
29,369 residents in Highlands Ranch are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,118 408 men · 710 women
- 75–84 2,831 1,274 men · 1,558 women
- 65–74 6,206 2,985 men · 3,221 women
- 50–64 19,215 9,767 men · 9,448 women
Younger residents
22,315 residents in Highlands Ranch are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,353 3,897 boys · 3,457 girls
- 7–12 7,045 3,607 boys · 3,438 girls
- 3–7 4,819 2,413 boys · 2,406 girls
- 0–3 3,097 1,591 boys · 1,506 girls
About 1,681 residents in Highlands Ranch (1.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Highlands Ranch | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 5.3% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.5% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 20.1% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Highlands Ranch is about 43% lower than in Colorado. The rate of heart disease in Highlands Ranch is about 43% lower than in Colorado. The rate of obesity in Highlands Ranch is about 24% lower than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Highlands Ranch | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.7% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 11.0% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Highlands Ranch is about 45% lower than in Colorado. The rate of smoking in Highlands Ranch is about 39% lower than in Colorado.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 67,624 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 743,862 minutes a day and 271.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Highlands Ranch is 82.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.26 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 | Highlands Ranch | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.79 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Highlands Ranch is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Highlands Ranch, CO Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Highlands Ranch, CO compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Ranch, CO | 90,813 | 82.6 yrs #1/2 | 3.9% #1/2 | 20.1% #1/2 |
| Littleton, CO | 42,306 | 81.2 yrs | 6.0% | 23.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Highlands Ranch, 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 Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Is Highlands Ranch, Colorado a healthy place to live?
Highlands Ranch, Colorado has a Map AI Health Index grade of A+, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A+ grade means residents are among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
How long do people live in Highlands Ranch, Colorado?
People in Highlands Ranch, Colorado can expect to live 82.6 years on average, 2.5 years longer than the Colorado average of 80.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Highlands Ranch, Colorado?
3.9% of residents in Highlands Ranch, Colorado have no health insurance, about 1 in 26 people, 3.8 points below the Colorado rate of 7.7%.
What is the obesity rate in Highlands Ranch, Colorado?
20.1% of adults in Highlands Ranch, Colorado are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 6.2 points below the Colorado rate of 26.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Highlands Ranch, Colorado go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 67,624 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 743,862 minutes a day and 271.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Highlands Ranch is 82.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.26 lifetimes a year.
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