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 | Danbury | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 15.4% | 5.1% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Danbury is 81.4 years, about 1.3 years longer than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years.
The uninsured population in Danbury is 15.4%, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.1%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Danbury | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.2% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.2% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.6% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
The rate of obesity in Danbury is about 20% lower than in Connecticut. The rate of diabetes in Danbury is about 19% lower than in Connecticut. The rate of heart disease in Danbury is about 19% lower than in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Danbury | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.4% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.7% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Danbury are about the same as in Connecticut.
Air Quality
| Metric | Danbury | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.97 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Danbury is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Danbury, Connecticut has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Connecticut, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Danbury, Connecticut.
What is the health grade for Danbury, Connecticut?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Danbury, Connecticut.
What is the life expectancy in Danbury, Connecticut?
The life expectancy in Danbury, Connecticut is 81.4 years, higher than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years.
What percentage of Danbury, Connecticut residents are uninsured?
15.4% of Danbury, Connecticut residents are uninsured, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.1%.
What percentage of Danbury, Connecticut residents are obese?
24.2% of Danbury, Connecticut residents are classified as obese, lower than the Connecticut average of 30.1%.