Health Profile of Midlothian, Texas
Midlothian 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
Midlothian Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Midlothian | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.4% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.1% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Midlothian is 78.4 years, about 0.4 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 12.4%, lower than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.1% of residents, lower than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,998 residents in Midlothian are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 279 93 men · 185 women
- 75–84 1,109 454 men · 655 women
- 65–74 2,327 1,031 men · 1,297 women
- 50–64 6,283 3,366 men · 2,917 women
Younger residents
9,287 residents in Midlothian are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,020 1,546 boys · 1,474 girls
- 7–12 2,890 1,476 boys · 1,414 girls
- 3–7 2,006 1,033 boys · 973 girls
- 0–3 1,371 728 boys · 643 girls
About 893 residents in Midlothian (2.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Midlothian | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.1% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.6% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Midlothian is about 35% lower than in Texas. The rate of heart disease in Midlothian is about 34% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Midlothian | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.2% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.6% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Midlothian is about 30% lower than in Texas. The rate of binge drinking in Midlothian is about 18% higher than in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,822 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 471,042 minutes a day and 171.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Midlothian is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.17 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 | Midlothian | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.95 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Midlothian is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Midlothian, TX Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Midlothian, TX compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian, TX | 34,352 | 78.4 yrs #1/2 | 12.4% #1/2 | 32.6% #1/2 |
| Cedar Hill, TX | 48,306 | 77.7 yrs | 13.8% | 38.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Midlothian, Texas has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Texas, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Midlothian, Texas.
What is the health grade for Midlothian, Texas?
Midlothian, 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 Midlothian, Texas?
People in Midlothian, Texas can expect to live 78.4 years on average, about the same as the Texas average of 78.0.
What percentage of Midlothian, Texas residents are uninsured?
12.4% of residents in Midlothian, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 4.7 points below the Texas rate of 17.1%.
What is the obesity rate in Midlothian, Texas?
32.6% of adults in Midlothian, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.0 points below the Texas rate of 37.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Midlothian, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,822 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 471,042 minutes a day and 171.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Midlothian is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.17 lifetimes a year.
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