Health Profile of Midland, Texas
Midland 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
Midland Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Midland | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 15.5% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.4% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Midland is about the same as in Texas, at 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 15.5%, lower than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.4% of residents, lower than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
30,820 residents in Midland are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,869 820 men · 1,049 women
- 75–84 3,917 1,571 men · 2,346 women
- 65–74 7,582 3,464 men · 4,119 women
- 50–64 17,451 8,586 men · 8,866 women
Younger residents
31,475 residents in Midland are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 8,175 3,982 boys · 4,193 girls
- 7–12 9,320 4,618 boys · 4,702 girls
- 3–7 7,963 4,118 boys · 3,845 girls
- 0–3 6,017 3,151 boys · 2,866 girls
About 4,483 residents in Midland (3.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Midland | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.4% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Midland is about 27% lower than in Texas. The rate of diabetes in Midland is about 22% lower than in Texas. The rate of cancer in Midland is about 15% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Midland | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.2% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.4% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Midland is about 19% lower than in Texas. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Midland is about 17% lower than in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 135,936 cigarettes a day, 4.1 million a month, or 49.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.5 million minutes a day and 545.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Midland is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 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 | Midland | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.30 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Midland is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Midland, TX Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Midland, TX compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | 117,504 | 78.0 yrs #1/3 | 15.5% #1/3 | 35.4% #1/3 |
| Odessa, TX | 101,110 | 75.9 yrs | 18.9% | 38.5% |
| West Odessa, TX | 32,106 | 72.2 yrs | 30.4% | 40.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Midland, 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 Midland, Texas.
What is the health grade for Midland, Texas?
Midland, 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 Midland, Texas?
People in Midland, Texas can expect to live 78.0 years on average, about the same as the Texas average of 78.0.
What percentage of Midland, Texas residents are uninsured?
15.5% of residents in Midland, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 1.6 points below the Texas rate of 17.1%.
What is the obesity rate in Midland, Texas?
35.4% of adults in Midland, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.2 points below the Texas rate of 37.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Midland, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 135,936 cigarettes a day, 4.1 million a month, or 49.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.5 million minutes a day and 545.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Midland is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 lifetimes a year.
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