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 | Littleton | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.2 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Littleton is 81.2 years, about 1.1 years longer than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
The uninsured population in Littleton is 6.6%, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Littleton | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.6% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.4% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.3% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Littleton is about 29% lower than in Colorado. The rate of diabetes in Littleton is about 19% lower than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Littleton | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.3% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.8% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Littleton is about 24% lower than in Colorado. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Littleton is about 16% lower than in Colorado.
Air Quality
| Metric | Littleton | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.94 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Littleton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Littleton, 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 Littleton, Colorado.
What is the health grade for Littleton, Colorado?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Littleton, Colorado.
What is the life expectancy in Littleton, Colorado?
The life expectancy in Littleton, Colorado is 81.2 years, higher than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
What percentage of Littleton, Colorado residents are uninsured?
6.6% of Littleton, Colorado residents are uninsured, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
What percentage of Littleton, Colorado residents are obese?
23.4% of Littleton, Colorado residents are classified as obese, lower than the Colorado average of 26.3%.