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 | Mesquite | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 22.1% | 17.4% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Mesquite is 77.5 years, about 0.4 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0 years.
The uninsured population in Mesquite is 22.1%, higher than the Texas average of 17.4%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Mesquite | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.9% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.9% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.2% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Mesquite is about 29% lower than in Texas. The rate of cancer in Mesquite is about 25% lower than in Texas. The rate of diabetes in Mesquite is about 17% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Mesquite | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.0% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.8% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Mesquite are about the same as in Texas.
Air Quality
| Metric | Mesquite | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.99 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Mesquite is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mesquite, 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 Mesquite, Texas.
What is the health grade for Mesquite, Texas?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Mesquite, Texas.
What is the life expectancy in Mesquite, Texas?
The life expectancy in Mesquite, Texas is 77.5 years, lower than the Texas average of 78.0 years.
What percentage of Mesquite, Texas residents are uninsured?
22.1% of Mesquite, Texas residents are uninsured, higher than the Texas average of 17.4%.
What percentage of Mesquite, Texas residents are obese?
36.9% of Mesquite, Texas residents are classified as obese, lower than the Texas average of 37.6%.