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 | Dallas | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 22.5% | 17.4% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Dallas is 77.5 years, about 0.5 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0 years.
The uninsured population in Dallas is 22.5%, higher than the Texas average of 17.4%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Dallas | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.6% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.3% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Dallas is about 33% lower than in Texas. The rate of cancer in Dallas is about 28% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Dallas | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.6% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.1% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Dallas are about the same as in Texas.
Air Quality
| Metric | Dallas | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.06 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Dallas is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Dallas, Texas has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Texas, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Dallas, Texas.
What is the health grade for Dallas, Texas?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Dallas, Texas.
What is the life expectancy in Dallas, Texas?
The life expectancy in Dallas, Texas is 77.5 years, lower than the Texas average of 78.0 years.
What percentage of Dallas, Texas residents are uninsured?
22.5% of Dallas, Texas residents are uninsured, higher than the Texas average of 17.4%.
What percentage of Dallas, Texas residents are obese?
36.6% of Dallas, Texas residents are classified as obese, lower than the Texas average of 37.6%.