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 | Little Elm | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.4% | 17.4% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Little Elm is 78.6 years, about 0.6 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0 years.
The uninsured population in Little Elm is 10.4%, lower than the Texas average of 17.4%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Little Elm | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.9% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.9% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.2% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.5% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.0% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Little Elm is about 58% lower than in Texas. The rate of diabetes in Little Elm is about 50% lower than in Texas. The rate of self-rated poor health in Little Elm is about 48% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Little Elm | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.4% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.5% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.9% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Little Elm is about 36% higher than in Texas. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Little Elm is about 35% lower than in Texas. The rate of smoking in Little Elm is about 23% lower than in Texas.
Air Quality
| Metric | Little Elm | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.09 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Little Elm is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Little Elm, Texas has an overall health index grade of B, making it far better than Texas, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Little Elm, Texas.
What is the health grade for Little Elm, Texas?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Little Elm, Texas.
What is the life expectancy in Little Elm, Texas?
The life expectancy in Little Elm, Texas is 78.6 years, higher than the Texas average of 78.0 years.
What percentage of Little Elm, Texas residents are uninsured?
10.4% of Little Elm, Texas residents are uninsured, lower than the Texas average of 17.4%.
What percentage of Little Elm, Texas residents are obese?
31.5% of Little Elm, Texas residents are classified as obese, lower than the Texas average of 37.6%.