Health Profile of Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf Health Score
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.
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A
Bettendorf Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Bettendorf | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.1% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.8% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Bettendorf is 80.8 years, about 1.5 years longer than the Iowa average of 79.2 years. The uninsured rate is 4.1%, lower than the Iowa average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.8% of residents, lower than the Iowa average of 13.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,861 residents in Bettendorf are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 669 191 men · 478 women
- 75–84 2,023 825 men · 1,198 women
- 65–74 3,523 1,565 men · 1,958 women
- 50–64 6,645 3,372 men · 3,273 women
Younger residents
9,012 residents in Bettendorf are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,836 1,408 boys · 1,428 girls
- 7–12 2,773 1,458 boys · 1,315 girls
- 3–7 2,008 1,082 boys · 925 girls
- 0–3 1,396 754 boys · 642 girls
About 1,344 residents in Bettendorf (3.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Bettendorf | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.6% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Bettendorf is about 21% lower than in Iowa.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bettendorf | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.5% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% | 20.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.7% | 25.4% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Bettendorf is about 29% lower than in Iowa. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Bettendorf is about 22% lower than in Iowa.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,445 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 378,898 minutes a day and 138.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bettendorf is 80.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.26 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Bettendorf | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.53 | 6.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bettendorf is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bettendorf, Iowa has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Iowa, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Bettendorf, Iowa.
How healthy is Bettendorf, Iowa?
Bettendorf, Iowa has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Bettendorf, Iowa?
People in Bettendorf, Iowa can expect to live 80.8 years on average, 1.5 years longer than the Iowa average of 79.2.
What is the uninsured rate in Bettendorf, Iowa?
4.1% of residents in Bettendorf, Iowa have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 0.9 points below the Iowa rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Bettendorf, Iowa?
34.6% of adults in Bettendorf, Iowa are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.7 points below the Iowa rate of 37.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Bettendorf, Iowa go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,445 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 378,898 minutes a day and 138.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bettendorf is 80.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.26 lifetimes a year.
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