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 | Pueblo | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.6 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.4% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Pueblo is 74.6 years, about 5.4 years shorter than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
The uninsured population in Pueblo is 6.4%, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Pueblo | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.6% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.9% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Pueblo is about 56% higher than in Colorado. The rate of diabetes in Pueblo is about 38% higher than in Colorado. The rate of obesity in Pueblo is about 21% higher than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Pueblo | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.8% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.3% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Pueblo is about 47% higher than in Colorado. The rate of smoking in Pueblo is about 23% higher than in Colorado.
Air Quality
| Metric | Pueblo | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.10 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Pueblo is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pueblo, Colorado has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Colorado, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Pueblo, Colorado.
What is the health grade for Pueblo, Colorado?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Pueblo, Colorado.
What is the life expectancy in Pueblo, Colorado?
The life expectancy in Pueblo, Colorado is 74.6 years, lower than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
What percentage of Pueblo, Colorado residents are uninsured?
6.4% of Pueblo, Colorado residents are uninsured, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
What percentage of Pueblo, Colorado residents are obese?
31.9% of Pueblo, Colorado residents are classified as obese, higher than the Colorado average of 26.3%.