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 | Thornton | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Thornton is 78.7 years, about 1.4 years shorter than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
The uninsured population in Thornton is 10.6%, higher than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Thornton | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.4% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.0% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.8% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Thornton is about 35% lower than in Colorado. The rate of cancer in Thornton is about 35% lower than in Colorado. The rate of diabetes in Thornton is about 19% lower than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Thornton | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.1% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.6% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Thornton are about the same as in Colorado.
Air Quality
| Metric | Thornton | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.58 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Thornton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Thornton, 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 Thornton, Colorado.
What is the health grade for Thornton, Colorado?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Thornton, Colorado.
What is the life expectancy in Thornton, Colorado?
The life expectancy in Thornton, Colorado is 78.7 years, lower than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
What percentage of Thornton, Colorado residents are uninsured?
10.6% of Thornton, Colorado residents are uninsured, higher than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
What percentage of Thornton, Colorado residents are obese?
29.8% of Thornton, Colorado residents are classified as obese, higher than the Colorado average of 26.3%.