Health Profile of Burleson, Texas
Burleson 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
Burleson Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Burleson | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.7% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.1% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Burleson is about the same as in Texas, at 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 11.7%, lower than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.1% of residents, lower than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,065 residents in Burleson are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 509 191 men · 318 women
- 75–84 1,586 652 men · 934 women
- 65–74 3,456 1,525 men · 1,931 women
- 50–64 7,514 3,750 men · 3,764 women
Younger residents
11,931 residents in Burleson are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,695 1,843 boys · 1,852 girls
- 7–12 3,680 1,855 boys · 1,825 girls
- 3–7 2,711 1,427 boys · 1,284 girls
- 0–3 1,846 1,040 boys · 806 girls
About 1,571 residents in Burleson (3.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Burleson | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.8% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Burleson is about 31% lower than in Texas. The rate of heart disease in Burleson is about 26% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Burleson | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.3% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.8% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Burleson is about 25% lower than in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 60,018 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 660,200 minutes a day and 241.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Burleson is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.88 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 | Burleson | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.78 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Burleson is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Burleson, TX Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Burleson, TX compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson, TX | 45,325 | 78.0 yrs #1/2 | 11.7% #1/2 | 34.8% #1/2 |
| Crowley, TX | 22,143 | 75.4 yrs | 13.1% | 37.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Burleson, Texas has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Texas, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Burleson, Texas.
Is Burleson, Texas a healthy place to live?
Burleson, Texas 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 average lifespan in Burleson, Texas?
People in Burleson, Texas can expect to live 78.0 years on average, about the same as the Texas average of 78.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Burleson, Texas?
11.7% of residents in Burleson, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 5.5 points below the Texas rate of 17.1%.
How common is obesity in Burleson, Texas?
34.8% of adults in Burleson, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.7 points below the Texas rate of 37.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Burleson, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 60,018 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 660,200 minutes a day and 241.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Burleson is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.88 lifetimes a year.
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