Health Profile of Odessa, Texas
Odessa 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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C
Odessa Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Odessa | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.9 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 18.9% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.6% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Odessa is 75.9 years, about 2.1 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 18.9%, higher than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.6% of residents, lower than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
24,834 residents in Odessa are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,230 366 men · 864 women
- 75–84 3,220 1,266 men · 1,953 women
- 65–74 6,157 2,873 men · 3,284 women
- 50–64 14,227 6,999 men · 7,229 women
Younger residents
28,914 residents in Odessa are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,676 3,794 boys · 3,882 girls
- 7–12 8,305 4,143 boys · 4,162 girls
- 3–7 7,331 3,775 boys · 3,556 girls
- 0–3 5,602 2,913 boys · 2,689 girls
About 4,098 residents in Odessa (4.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Odessa | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.5% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Odessa is about 24% lower than in Texas. The rate of cancer in Odessa is about 22% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Odessa | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.1% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.8% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Odessa are about the same as in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 128,001 cigarettes a day, 3.8 million a month, or 46.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 513.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Odessa is 75.9 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 | Odessa | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.19 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Odessa is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Odessa, TX Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Odessa, TX compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX | 101,110 | 75.9 yrs #2/3 | 18.9% #2/3 | 38.5% #2/3 |
| West Odessa, TX | 32,106 | 72.2 yrs | 30.4% | 40.3% |
| Midland, TX | 117,504 | 78.0 yrs | 15.5% | 35.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Odessa, 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 Odessa, Texas.
What is the health grade for Odessa, Texas?
Odessa, Texas has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Odessa, Texas?
People in Odessa, Texas can expect to live 75.9 years on average, 2.1 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Odessa, Texas?
18.9% of residents in Odessa, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 5 people, 1.8 points above the Texas rate of 17.1%.
What is the obesity rate in Odessa, Texas?
38.5% of adults in Odessa, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.0 points above the Texas rate of 37.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Odessa, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 128,001 cigarettes a day, 3.8 million a month, or 46.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 513.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Odessa is 75.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 lifetimes a year.
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