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 West | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.3% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Pueblo West is 79.2 years, about 0.8 years shorter than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
The uninsured population in Pueblo West is 4.3%, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Pueblo West | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.4% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Pueblo West is about 18% lower than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Pueblo West | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.6% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.1% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Pueblo West are about the same as in Colorado.
Air Quality
| Metric | Pueblo West | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.88 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Pueblo West is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pueblo West, 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 Pueblo West, Colorado.
What is the health grade for Pueblo West, Colorado?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Pueblo West, Colorado.
What is the life expectancy in Pueblo West, Colorado?
The life expectancy in Pueblo West, Colorado is 79.2 years, lower than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
What percentage of Pueblo West, Colorado residents are uninsured?
4.3% of Pueblo West, Colorado residents are uninsured, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
What percentage of Pueblo West, Colorado residents are obese?
27.4% of Pueblo West, Colorado residents are classified as obese, higher than the Colorado average of 26.3%.