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 | Wheat Ridge | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Wheat Ridge is 76.8 years, about 3.3 years shorter than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
The uninsured population in Wheat Ridge is 7.2%, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Wheat Ridge | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 25.3% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Wheat Ridge are about the same as in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Wheat Ridge | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.8% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.2% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Wheat Ridge are about the same as in Colorado.
Air Quality
| Metric | Wheat Ridge | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.57 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Wheat Ridge is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Wheat Ridge, 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 Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
What is the health grade for Wheat Ridge, Colorado?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
What is the life expectancy in Wheat Ridge, Colorado?
The life expectancy in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 76.8 years, lower than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
What percentage of Wheat Ridge, Colorado residents are uninsured?
7.2% of Wheat Ridge, Colorado residents are uninsured, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
What percentage of Wheat Ridge, Colorado residents are obese?
25.3% of Wheat Ridge, Colorado residents are classified as obese, lower than the Colorado average of 26.3%.