Health Profile of Balch Springs, Texas
Balch Springs 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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D
Balch Springs Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Balch Springs | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.1 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 30.6% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 25.4% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Balch Springs is 74.1 years, about 3.9 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 30.6%, higher than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 25.4% of residents, higher than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,267 residents in Balch Springs are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 189 50 men · 138 women
- 75–84 572 246 men · 326 women
- 65–74 1,641 683 men · 959 women
- 50–64 4,864 2,204 men · 2,660 women
Younger residents
9,912 residents in Balch Springs are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,122 1,647 boys · 1,476 girls
- 7–12 2,896 1,614 boys · 1,282 girls
- 3–7 2,242 1,181 boys · 1,060 girls
- 0–3 1,653 824 boys · 828 girls
About 871 residents in Balch Springs (2.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Balch Springs | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.9% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.3% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Balch Springs is about 40% lower than in Texas. The rate of heart disease in Balch Springs is about 29% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Balch Springs | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.3% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 35.6% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Balch Springs is about 22% higher than in Texas. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Balch Springs is about 22% higher than in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 53,342 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 586,765 minutes a day and 214.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Balch Springs is 74.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.50 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 | Balch Springs | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.96 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Balch Springs is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Balch Springs, TX Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Balch Springs, TX compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balch Springs, TX | 32,011 | 74.1 yrs #2/2 | 30.6% #2/2 | 41.3% #2/2 |
| Mesquite, TX | 150,839 | 77.5 yrs | 22.0% | 36.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Balch Springs, Texas has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Texas, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Balch Springs, Texas.
Is Balch Springs, Texas a healthy place to live?
Balch Springs, Texas has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Balch Springs, Texas?
People in Balch Springs, Texas can expect to live 74.1 years on average, 3.9 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0.
What percentage of Balch Springs, Texas residents are uninsured?
30.6% of residents in Balch Springs, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 3 people, 13.4 points above the Texas rate of 17.1%.
What percentage of Balch Springs, Texas residents are obese?
41.3% of adults in Balch Springs, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 3.7 points above the Texas rate of 37.6%.
What is the biggest health concern in Balch Springs, Texas?
Compared with Texas as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 24.3%, about 22% higher than the Texas rate of 19.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Balch Springs, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 53,342 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 586,765 minutes a day and 214.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Balch Springs is 74.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.50 lifetimes a year.
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