Health Profile of Henderson, Nevada
Henderson 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
Henderson Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Henderson | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.1% | 11.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.2% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Henderson is 78.6 years, about 0.1 years shorter than the Nevada average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1%, lower than the Nevada average of 11.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.2% of residents, lower than the Nevada average of 17.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
124,878 residents in Henderson are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 5,342 2,194 men · 3,147 women
- 75–84 18,022 8,488 men · 9,534 women
- 65–74 35,013 16,718 men · 18,295 women
- 50–64 66,502 32,476 men · 34,026 women
Younger residents
67,037 residents in Henderson are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 21,296 11,000 boys · 10,297 girls
- 7–12 20,762 10,682 boys · 10,080 girls
- 3–7 14,923 7,467 boys · 7,456 girls
- 0–3 10,056 4,892 boys · 5,164 girls
About 14,983 residents in Henderson (4.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Henderson | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 11.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.7% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Henderson is about 20% lower than in Nevada.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Henderson | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.6% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.3% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Henderson is about 24% lower than in Nevada.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 401,855 cigarettes a day, 12.1 million a month, or 146.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 4.4 million minutes a day and 1.6 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Henderson is 78.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.11 lifetimes a day, or 39 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 | Henderson | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.76 | 4.57 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Henderson is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Henderson, NV Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Henderson, NV is the largest of the 5 cities compared here, 326,176 residents against a local median of 112,509. The measure that sets Henderson, NV apart most is uninsured: 7.1%, 57% below the local median of 16.6%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 7.5% on uninsured, so Henderson, NV sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Henderson, NV has the lowest uninsured of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson, NV | 326,176 | 78.6 yrs #1/5 | 7.1% #1/5 | 28.7% #1/5 |
| Whitney, NV | 38,569 | 75.8 yrs | 14.5% | 32.5% |
| Paradise, NV | 186,450 | 76.2 yrs | 15.0% | 32.3% |
| Winchester, NV | 36,180 | 76.0 yrs | 21.9% | 33.9% |
| Sunrise Manor, NV | 191,359 | 75.9 yrs | 18.1% | 34.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Henderson, Nevada has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Nevada, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Henderson, Nevada.
Is Henderson, Nevada a healthy place to live?
Henderson, Nevada 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 life expectancy in Henderson, Nevada?
People in Henderson, Nevada can expect to live 78.6 years on average, about the same as the Nevada average of 78.7.
What is the uninsured rate in Henderson, Nevada?
7.1% of residents in Henderson, Nevada have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 4.3 points below the Nevada rate of 11.4%.
How common is obesity in Henderson, Nevada?
28.7% of adults in Henderson, Nevada are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.9 points below the Nevada rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Henderson, Nevada go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 401,855 cigarettes a day, 12.1 million a month, or 146.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 4.4 million minutes a day and 1.6 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Henderson is 78.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.11 lifetimes a day, or 39 lifetimes a year.
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