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 | Pocatello | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.1% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Pocatello is 76.0 years, about 3.4 years shorter than the Idaho average of 79.5 years.
The uninsured population in Pocatello is 8.1%, lower than the Idaho average of 9.3%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Pocatello | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.4% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.1% | 34.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.0% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Pocatello is about 27% lower than in Idaho. The rate of heart disease in Pocatello is about 26% lower than in Idaho. The rate of diabetes in Pocatello is about 22% lower than in Idaho.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Pocatello | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.4% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 14.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.9% | 24.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Pocatello is about 23% higher than in Idaho.
Air Quality
| Metric | Pocatello | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.40 | 4.67 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Pocatello is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pocatello, Idaho has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Idaho, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Pocatello, Idaho.
What is the health grade for Pocatello, Idaho?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Pocatello, Idaho.
What is the life expectancy in Pocatello, Idaho?
The life expectancy in Pocatello, Idaho is 76.0 years, lower than the Idaho average of 79.5 years.
What percentage of Pocatello, Idaho residents are uninsured?
8.1% of Pocatello, Idaho residents are uninsured, lower than the Idaho average of 9.3%.
What percentage of Pocatello, Idaho residents are obese?
36.1% of Pocatello, Idaho residents are classified as obese, higher than the Idaho average of 34.1%.