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 | Post Falls | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.7% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Post Falls is 80.6 years, about 1.1 years longer than the Idaho average of 79.5 years.
The uninsured population in Post Falls is 9.7%, higher than the Idaho average of 9.3%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Post Falls | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.6% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.9% | 34.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Post Falls are about the same as in Idaho.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Post Falls | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.8% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 14.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.3% | 24.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Post Falls are about the same as in Idaho.
Air Quality
| Metric | Post Falls | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.68 | 4.67 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Post Falls is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Post Falls, 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 Post Falls, Idaho.
What is the health grade for Post Falls, Idaho?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Post Falls, Idaho.
What is the life expectancy in Post Falls, Idaho?
The life expectancy in Post Falls, Idaho is 80.6 years, higher than the Idaho average of 79.5 years.
What percentage of Post Falls, Idaho residents are uninsured?
9.7% of Post Falls, Idaho residents are uninsured, higher than the Idaho average of 9.3%.
What percentage of Post Falls, Idaho residents are obese?
31.9% of Post Falls, Idaho residents are classified as obese, lower than the Idaho average of 34.1%.