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 | Bedford | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.5% | 17.4% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Bedford is 79.9 years, about 1.9 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0 years.
The uninsured population in Bedford is 11.5%, lower than the Texas average of 17.4%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Bedford | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.3% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.8% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Bedford is about 44% lower than in Texas. The rate of diabetes in Bedford is about 33% lower than in Texas. The rate of heart disease in Bedford is about 31% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bedford | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.5% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.0% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Bedford is about 32% lower than in Texas. The rate of smoking in Bedford is about 27% lower than in Texas.
Air Quality
| Metric | Bedford | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.10 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bedford is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bedford, Texas has an overall health index grade of B, making it far better than Texas, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Bedford, Texas.
What is the health grade for Bedford, Texas?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Bedford, Texas.
What is the life expectancy in Bedford, Texas?
The life expectancy in Bedford, Texas is 79.9 years, higher than the Texas average of 78.0 years.
What percentage of Bedford, Texas residents are uninsured?
11.5% of Bedford, Texas residents are uninsured, lower than the Texas average of 17.4%.
What percentage of Bedford, Texas residents are obese?
33.3% of Bedford, Texas residents are classified as obese, lower than the Texas average of 37.6%.