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 | Caldwell | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.9 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.6% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Caldwell is 76.9 years, about 2.6 years shorter than the Idaho average of 79.5 years.
The uninsured population in Caldwell is 14.6%, higher than the Idaho average of 9.3%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Caldwell | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 10.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.7% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.0% | 34.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.0% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Caldwell is about 34% higher than in Idaho. The rate of cancer in Caldwell is about 20% lower than in Idaho. The rate of obesity in Caldwell is about 17% higher than in Idaho.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Caldwell | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.6% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% | 14.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.9% | 24.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Caldwell is about 20% higher than in Idaho. The rate of smoking in Caldwell is about 17% higher than in Idaho.
Air Quality
| Metric | Caldwell | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.24 | 4.67 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Caldwell is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Caldwell, Idaho has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Idaho, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Caldwell, ID Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Caldwell, ID compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell, ID | 48,721 | 76.9 yrs #1/2 | 14.6% #2/2 | 40.0% #2/2 |
| Nampa, ID | 96,268 | 76.5 yrs | 11.0% | 38.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Caldwell, Idaho.
What is the health grade for Caldwell, Idaho?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Caldwell, Idaho.
What is the life expectancy in Caldwell, Idaho?
The life expectancy in Caldwell, Idaho is 76.9 years, lower than the Idaho average of 79.5 years.
What percentage of Caldwell, Idaho residents are uninsured?
14.6% of Caldwell, Idaho residents are uninsured, higher than the Idaho average of 9.3%.
What percentage of Caldwell, Idaho residents are obese?
40.0% of Caldwell, Idaho residents are classified as obese, higher than the Idaho average of 34.1%.