Health Profile of Denton, Texas
Denton 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
Denton Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Denton | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 15.8% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.9% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Denton is 78.6 years, about 0.6 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 15.8%, lower than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.9% of residents, lower than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
34,376 residents in Denton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,840 642 men · 1,197 women
- 75–84 4,282 1,804 men · 2,477 women
- 65–74 8,127 3,679 men · 4,448 women
- 50–64 20,127 9,734 men · 10,393 women
Younger residents
26,033 residents in Denton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,636 3,814 boys · 3,822 girls
- 7–12 7,497 3,916 boys · 3,581 girls
- 3–7 6,227 3,276 boys · 2,951 girls
- 0–3 4,672 2,398 boys · 2,275 girls
About 4,363 residents in Denton (3.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Denton | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.4% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.9% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Denton is about 45% lower than in Texas. The rate of heart disease in Denton is about 44% lower than in Texas. The rate of cancer in Denton is about 33% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Denton | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.3% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.9% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Denton is about 26% higher than in Texas. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Denton is about 25% lower than in Texas. The rate of smoking in Denton is about 23% lower than in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 178,003 cigarettes a day, 5.3 million a month, or 65.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.0 million minutes a day and 714.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Denton is 78.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 17 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 | Denton | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.64 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Denton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Denton, TX Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Denton, TX compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton, TX | 141,814 | 78.6 yrs #2/2 | 15.8% #2/2 | 29.9% #1/2 |
| Corinth, TX | 22,623 | 79.1 yrs | 8.9% | 30.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Denton, 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 Denton, Texas.
How healthy is Denton, Texas?
Denton, 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.
How long do people live in Denton, Texas?
People in Denton, Texas can expect to live 78.6 years on average, 0.6 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Denton, Texas?
15.8% of residents in Denton, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 1.4 points below the Texas rate of 17.1%.
What percentage of Denton, Texas residents are obese?
29.9% of adults in Denton, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 7.6 points below the Texas rate of 37.6%.
What is the biggest health concern in Denton, Texas?
Compared with Texas as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 21.9%, about 26% higher than the Texas rate of 17.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Denton, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 178,003 cigarettes a day, 5.3 million a month, or 65.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.0 million minutes a day and 714.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Denton is 78.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 17 lifetimes a year.
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