Health Profile of Galveston, Texas
Galveston 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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C
Galveston Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Galveston | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.3 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 16.9% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.8% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Galveston is 76.3 years, about 1.7 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 16.9%, lower than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.8% of residents, lower than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
19,148 residents in Galveston are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 970 428 men · 542 women
- 75–84 2,624 1,088 men · 1,536 women
- 65–74 5,182 2,492 men · 2,690 women
- 50–64 10,372 5,382 men · 4,990 women
Younger residents
8,083 residents in Galveston are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,322 1,147 boys · 1,174 girls
- 7–12 2,277 1,111 boys · 1,165 girls
- 3–7 1,942 1,028 boys · 914 girls
- 0–3 1,543 832 boys · 711 girls
About 3,195 residents in Galveston (6.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Galveston | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.6% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.6% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Galveston are about the same as in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Galveston | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.5% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.5% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Galveston are about the same as in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 81,512 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 896,635 minutes a day and 327.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Galveston is 76.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.16 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 | Galveston | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.36 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Galveston is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Galveston, 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 Galveston, Texas.
Is Galveston, Texas a healthy place to live?
Galveston, Texas has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Galveston, Texas?
People in Galveston, Texas can expect to live 76.3 years on average, 1.7 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Galveston, Texas?
16.9% of residents in Galveston, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, about the same as the Texas rate of 17.1%.
How common is obesity in Galveston, Texas?
38.6% of adults in Galveston, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.0 points above the Texas rate of 37.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Galveston, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 81,512 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 896,635 minutes a day and 327.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Galveston is 76.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.16 lifetimes a year.
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