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 | Longmont | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.1% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Longmont is 79.8 years, about 0.3 years shorter than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
The uninsured population in Longmont is 7.1%, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Longmont | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.1% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.1% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 19.3% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
The rate of obesity in Longmont is about 27% lower than in Colorado. The rate of diabetes in Longmont is about 24% lower than in Colorado. The rate of self-rated poor health in Longmont is about 17% lower than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Longmont | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.1% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.0% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Longmont is about 20% lower than in Colorado.
Air Quality
| Metric | Longmont | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.73 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Longmont is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Longmont, 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 Longmont, Colorado.
What is the health grade for Longmont, Colorado?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Longmont, Colorado.
What is the life expectancy in Longmont, Colorado?
The life expectancy in Longmont, Colorado is 79.8 years, lower than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
What percentage of Longmont, Colorado residents are uninsured?
7.1% of Longmont, Colorado residents are uninsured, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
What percentage of Longmont, Colorado residents are obese?
19.3% of Longmont, Colorado residents are classified as obese, lower than the Colorado average of 26.3%.