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 | Fort Worth | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 18.9% | 17.4% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Fort Worth is 76.5 years, about 1.4 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0 years.
The uninsured population in Fort Worth is 18.9%, higher than the Texas average of 17.4%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Fort Worth | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.8% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.0% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.3% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Fort Worth is about 26% lower than in Texas. The rate of heart disease in Fort Worth is about 26% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Fort Worth | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.8% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.9% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Fort Worth are about the same as in Texas.
Air Quality
| Metric | Fort Worth | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.98 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Fort Worth is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth, Texas.
What is the health grade for Fort Worth, Texas?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Fort Worth, Texas.
What is the life expectancy in Fort Worth, Texas?
The life expectancy in Fort Worth, Texas is 76.5 years, lower than the Texas average of 78.0 years.
What percentage of Fort Worth, Texas residents are uninsured?
18.9% of Fort Worth, Texas residents are uninsured, higher than the Texas average of 17.4%.
What percentage of Fort Worth, Texas residents are obese?
40.0% of Fort Worth, Texas residents are classified as obese, higher than the Texas average of 37.6%.