Health Profile of Lake Jackson, Texas
Lake Jackson 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
Lake Jackson Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lake Jackson | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.7% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.4% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lake Jackson is 78.5 years, about 0.5 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 14.7%, lower than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.4% of residents, lower than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,077 residents in Lake Jackson are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 438 117 men · 321 women
- 75–84 925 366 men · 559 women
- 65–74 1,957 899 men · 1,058 women
- 50–64 4,757 2,346 men · 2,411 women
Younger residents
6,414 residents in Lake Jackson are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,030 1,015 boys · 1,016 girls
- 7–12 1,931 943 boys · 988 girls
- 3–7 1,451 719 boys · 732 girls
- 0–3 1,001 512 boys · 489 girls
About 981 residents in Lake Jackson (3.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lake Jackson | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.4% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Lake Jackson is about 26% lower than in Texas. The rate of heart disease in Lake Jackson is about 26% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lake Jackson | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.8% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.2% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Lake Jackson is about 19% higher than in Texas. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lake Jackson is about 17% lower than in Texas. The rate of smoking in Lake Jackson is about 16% lower than in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 33,749 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 371,242 minutes a day and 135.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lake Jackson is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.28 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 | Lake Jackson | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.89 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lake Jackson is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lake Jackson, Texas has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Texas, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Lake Jackson, Texas.
What is the health grade for Lake Jackson, Texas?
Lake Jackson, 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 Lake Jackson, Texas?
People in Lake Jackson, Texas can expect to live 78.5 years on average, 0.5 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Lake Jackson, Texas?
14.7% of residents in Lake Jackson, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 2.4 points below the Texas rate of 17.1%.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Jackson, Texas?
38.4% of adults in Lake Jackson, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.9 points above the Texas rate of 37.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lake Jackson, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 33,749 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 371,242 minutes a day and 135.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lake Jackson is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.28 lifetimes a year.
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