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 | Hartford | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.9 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.9% | 5.1% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Hartford is 76.9 years, about 3.2 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years.
The uninsured population in Hartford is 9.9%, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.1%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hartford | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.2% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.6% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.4% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Hartford is about 87% higher than in Connecticut. The rate of diabetes in Hartford is about 59% higher than in Connecticut. The rate of cancer in Hartford is about 39% lower than in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hartford | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.8% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.5% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Hartford is about 66% higher than in Connecticut. The rate of smoking in Hartford is about 43% higher than in Connecticut.
Air Quality
| Metric | Hartford | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.06 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hartford is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hartford, Connecticut has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat worse than Connecticut, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hartford, Connecticut.
What is the health grade for Hartford, Connecticut?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Hartford, Connecticut.
What is the life expectancy in Hartford, Connecticut?
The life expectancy in Hartford, Connecticut is 76.9 years, lower than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years.
What percentage of Hartford, Connecticut residents are uninsured?
9.9% of Hartford, Connecticut residents are uninsured, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.1%.
What percentage of Hartford, Connecticut residents are obese?
40.6% of Hartford, Connecticut residents are classified as obese, higher than the Connecticut average of 30.1%.