Health Profile of Laredo, Texas
Laredo 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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D
Laredo Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Laredo | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 27.8% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 30.6% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Laredo is 78.7 years, about 0.7 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 27.8%, higher than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 30.6% of residents, higher than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
57,939 residents in Laredo are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,904 1,132 men · 1,772 women
- 75–84 6,923 2,641 men · 4,282 women
- 65–74 13,341 6,133 men · 7,209 women
- 50–64 34,770 16,125 men · 18,645 women
Younger residents
69,981 residents in Laredo are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 20,493 10,170 boys · 10,323 girls
- 7–12 20,837 10,809 boys · 10,028 girls
- 3–7 16,457 8,695 boys · 7,762 girls
- 0–3 12,194 6,222 boys · 5,972 girls
About 6,688 residents in Laredo (2.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Laredo | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.2% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.8% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.6% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 45.6% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Laredo is about 42% lower than in Texas. The rate of diabetes in Laredo is about 24% higher than in Texas. The rate of obesity in Laredo is about 22% higher than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Laredo | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.2% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 40.7% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Laredo is about 39% higher than in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 310,648 cigarettes a day, 9.3 million a month, or 113.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.4 million minutes a day and 1.2 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Laredo is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.08 lifetimes a day, or 30 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 | Laredo | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.80 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Laredo is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Laredo, Texas has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Texas, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Laredo, Texas.
Is Laredo, Texas a healthy place to live?
Laredo, Texas has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Laredo, Texas?
People in Laredo, Texas can expect to live 78.7 years on average, 0.7 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0.
What percentage of Laredo, Texas residents are uninsured?
27.8% of residents in Laredo, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 4 people, 10.7 points above the Texas rate of 17.1%.
What is the obesity rate in Laredo, Texas?
45.6% of adults in Laredo, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 8.1 points above the Texas rate of 37.6%.
Which health problem stands out most in Laredo, Texas?
Compared with Texas as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 40.7%, about 39% higher than the Texas rate of 29.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Laredo, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 310,648 cigarettes a day, 9.3 million a month, or 113.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.4 million minutes a day and 1.2 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Laredo is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.08 lifetimes a day, or 30 lifetimes a year.
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