Health Profile of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
King of Prussia 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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A
King of Prussia Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | King of Prussia | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.2% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in King of Prussia is 79.4 years, about 1.0 years longer than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 4.2%, lower than the Pennsylvania average of 5.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.9% of residents, lower than the Pennsylvania average of 15.7%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,090 residents in King of Prussia are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 543 164 men · 379 women
- 75–84 1,448 648 men · 800 women
- 65–74 2,294 997 men · 1,297 women
- 50–64 4,804 2,305 men · 2,499 women
Younger residents
4,538 residents in King of Prussia are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,226 658 boys · 568 girls
- 7–12 1,203 663 boys · 540 girls
- 3–7 1,135 570 boys · 566 girls
- 0–3 974 451 boys · 523 girls
About 1,268 residents in King of Prussia (4.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | King of Prussia | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 25.3% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in King of Prussia is about 35% lower than in Pennsylvania. The rate of diabetes in King of Prussia is about 30% lower than in Pennsylvania. The rate of obesity in King of Prussia is about 27% lower than in Pennsylvania.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | King of Prussia | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.8% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.1% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in King of Prussia is about 41% lower than in Pennsylvania. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in King of Prussia is about 32% lower than in Pennsylvania.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,822 cigarettes a day, 774,646 a month, or 9.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 284,037 minutes a day and 103.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in King of Prussia is 79.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.48 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 | King of Prussia | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.68 | 6.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in King of Prussia is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
King of Prussia, PA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How King of Prussia, PA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King of Prussia, PA | 26,218 | 79.4 yrs #1/2 | 4.2% #1/2 | 25.3% #1/2 |
| Norristown, PA | 35,836 | 75.2 yrs | 11.3% | 37.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Pennsylvania, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Is King of Prussia, Pennsylvania a healthy place to live?
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?
People in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania can expect to live 79.4 years on average, 1.0 years longer than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?
4.2% of residents in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 1.4 points below the Pennsylvania rate of 5.6%.
What is the obesity rate in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?
25.3% of adults in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 9.2 points below the Pennsylvania rate of 34.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,822 cigarettes a day, 774,646 a month, or 9.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 284,037 minutes a day and 103.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in King of Prussia is 79.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.48 lifetimes a year.
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