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 | West Hartford | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.2 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.5% | 5.1% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in West Hartford is 82.2 years, about 2.1 years longer than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years.
The uninsured population in West Hartford is 2.5%, lower than the Connecticut average of 5.1%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Hartford | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.6% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.9% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.1% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in West Hartford is about 24% lower than in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Hartford | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.6% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.8% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in West Hartford is about 31% lower than in Connecticut. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in West Hartford is about 17% lower than in Connecticut.
Air Quality
| Metric | West Hartford | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.02 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Hartford is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Hartford, Connecticut has an overall health index grade of A+, making it somewhat better than Connecticut, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in West Hartford, Connecticut.
What is the health grade for West Hartford, Connecticut?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; West Hartford, Connecticut.
What is the life expectancy in West Hartford, Connecticut?
The life expectancy in West Hartford, Connecticut is 82.2 years, higher than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years.
What percentage of West Hartford, Connecticut residents are uninsured?
2.5% of West Hartford, Connecticut residents are uninsured, lower than the Connecticut average of 5.1%.
What percentage of West Hartford, Connecticut residents are obese?
26.9% of West Hartford, Connecticut residents are classified as obese, lower than the Connecticut average of 30.1%.