Health Profile of Del City, Oklahoma
Del City 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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C
Del City Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Del City | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.0 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.1% | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.8% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Del City is 72.0 years, about 4.5 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5 years. The uninsured rate is 14.1%, higher than the Oklahoma average of 12.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.8% of residents, lower than the Oklahoma average of 20.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,241 residents in Del City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 335 113 men · 222 women
- 75–84 1,001 413 men · 589 women
- 65–74 1,715 784 men · 932 women
- 50–64 3,189 1,455 men · 1,734 women
Younger residents
4,992 residents in Del City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,345 657 boys · 688 girls
- 7–12 1,413 685 boys · 729 girls
- 3–7 1,240 605 boys · 635 girls
- 0–3 993 459 boys · 534 girls
About 1,743 residents in Del City (8.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Del City | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 13.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.9% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Del City are about the same as in Oklahoma.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Del City | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.7% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.7% | 12.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.0% | 31.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Del City are about the same as in Oklahoma.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 32,566 cigarettes a day, 976,985 a month, or 11.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 358,228 minutes a day and 130.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Del City is 72.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.46 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 | Del City | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.89 | 7.53 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Del City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Del City, OK Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Del City, OK compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del City, OK | 20,238 | 72.0 yrs #3/3 | 14.1% #3/3 | 36.9% #3/3 |
| Midwest City, OK | 54,029 | 74.3 yrs | 10.5% | 36.8% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 704,597 | 75.2 yrs | 13.8% | 36.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Del City, Oklahoma has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Oklahoma, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Del City, Oklahoma.
Is Del City, Oklahoma a healthy place to live?
Del City, Oklahoma has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Del City, Oklahoma?
People in Del City, Oklahoma can expect to live 72.0 years on average, 4.5 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Del City, Oklahoma?
14.1% of residents in Del City, Oklahoma have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 1.3 points above the Oklahoma rate of 12.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Del City, Oklahoma?
36.9% of adults in Del City, Oklahoma are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.1 points below the Oklahoma rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Del City, Oklahoma go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 32,566 cigarettes a day, 976,985 a month, or 11.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 358,228 minutes a day and 130.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Del City is 72.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.46 lifetimes a year.
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