Health Profile of Burlington, Iowa
Burlington 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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B
Burlington Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Burlington | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.1% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.1% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Burlington is 77.1 years, about 2.1 years shorter than the Iowa average of 79.2 years. The uninsured rate is 5.1%, higher than the Iowa average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.1% of residents, higher than the Iowa average of 13.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,640 residents in Burlington are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 683 270 men · 413 women
- 75–84 1,228 446 men · 782 women
- 65–74 2,374 1,195 men · 1,179 women
- 50–64 4,356 2,178 men · 2,178 women
Younger residents
4,745 residents in Burlington are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,468 672 boys · 796 girls
- 7–12 1,431 715 boys · 715 girls
- 3–7 1,088 548 boys · 540 girls
- 0–3 758 348 boys · 410 girls
About 1,580 residents in Burlington (7.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Burlington | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.2% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.7% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.5% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Burlington are about the same as in Iowa.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Burlington | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.9% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 20.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.5% | 25.4% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Burlington is about 25% higher than in Iowa.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 37,746 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 415,204 minutes a day and 151.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Burlington is 77.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.74 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 | Burlington | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.16 | 6.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Burlington is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Burlington, Iowa has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Iowa, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Burlington, Iowa.
What is the health grade for Burlington, Iowa?
Burlington, Iowa has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Burlington, Iowa?
People in Burlington, Iowa can expect to live 77.1 years on average, 2.1 years shorter than the Iowa average of 79.2.
What is the uninsured rate in Burlington, Iowa?
5.1% of residents in Burlington, Iowa have no health insurance, about 1 in 20 people, about the same as the Iowa rate of 5.0%.
What percentage of Burlington, Iowa residents are obese?
36.5% of adults in Burlington, Iowa are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.8 points below the Iowa rate of 37.3%.
What is the biggest health concern in Burlington, Iowa?
Compared with Iowa as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 21.9%, about 25% higher than the Iowa rate of 17.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Burlington, Iowa go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 37,746 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 415,204 minutes a day and 151.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Burlington is 77.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.74 lifetimes a year.
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