Health Profile of Davenport, Iowa
Davenport 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
Davenport Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Davenport | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.6% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.5% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Davenport is 76.8 years, about 2.5 years shorter than the Iowa average of 79.2 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, higher than the Iowa average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.5% of residents, higher than the Iowa average of 13.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
34,028 residents in Davenport are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,279 682 men · 1,597 women
- 75–84 4,331 1,817 men · 2,515 women
- 65–74 8,611 4,102 men · 4,509 women
- 50–64 18,807 9,044 men · 9,763 women
Younger residents
21,108 residents in Davenport are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,175 3,116 boys · 3,059 girls
- 7–12 6,107 3,061 boys · 3,046 girls
- 3–7 5,002 2,517 boys · 2,485 girls
- 0–3 3,823 1,881 boys · 1,943 girls
About 5,669 residents in Davenport (5.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Davenport | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.2% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.1% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Davenport is about 22% lower than in Iowa.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Davenport | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.2% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% | 20.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.3% | 25.4% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Davenport are about the same as in Iowa.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 145,506 cigarettes a day, 4.4 million a month, or 53.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.6 million minutes a day and 584.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Davenport is 76.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 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 | Davenport | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.50 | 6.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Davenport is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Davenport, IA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Davenport, IA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA | 101,249 | 76.8 yrs #3/3 | 6.6% #2/3 | 39.1% #3/3 |
| Rock Island, IL | 34,599 | 76.9 yrs | 6.8% | 37.8% |
| Bettendorf, IA | 36,915 | 80.8 yrs | 4.1% | 34.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Davenport, Iowa has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Iowa, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Davenport, Iowa.
How healthy is Davenport, Iowa?
Davenport, 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.
How long do people live in Davenport, Iowa?
People in Davenport, Iowa can expect to live 76.8 years on average, 2.5 years shorter than the Iowa average of 79.2.
What percentage of Davenport, Iowa residents are uninsured?
6.6% of residents in Davenport, Iowa have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, 1.6 points above the Iowa rate of 5.0%.
What percentage of Davenport, Iowa residents are obese?
39.1% of adults in Davenport, Iowa are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.8 points above the Iowa rate of 37.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Davenport, Iowa go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 145,506 cigarettes a day, 4.4 million a month, or 53.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.6 million minutes a day and 584.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Davenport is 76.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 lifetimes a year.
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