Health Profile of Pearland, Texas
Pearland 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
Pearland Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Pearland | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.3% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.8% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Pearland is 79.8 years, about 1.8 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 8.3%, lower than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.8% of residents, lower than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
33,871 residents in Pearland are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,405 400 men · 1,005 women
- 75–84 3,517 1,586 men · 1,931 women
- 65–74 7,756 3,444 men · 4,312 women
- 50–64 21,193 10,157 men · 11,036 women
Younger residents
33,851 residents in Pearland are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 10,143 5,200 boys · 4,943 girls
- 7–12 10,335 5,255 boys · 5,080 girls
- 3–7 7,815 3,811 boys · 4,004 girls
- 0–3 5,557 2,539 boys · 3,018 girls
About 2,755 residents in Pearland (2.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Pearland | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.4% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.3% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Pearland is about 43% lower than in Texas. The rate of diabetes in Pearland is about 33% lower than in Texas. The rate of cancer in Pearland is about 27% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Pearland | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.7% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.7% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Pearland is about 22% lower than in Texas. The rate of smoking in Pearland is about 21% lower than in Texas. The rate of binge drinking in Pearland is about 21% higher than in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 145,776 cigarettes a day, 4.4 million a month, or 53.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.6 million minutes a day and 585.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pearland is 79.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 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 | Pearland | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 9.00 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 9.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Pearland is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Pearland, TX Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Pearland, TX compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland, TX | 126,572 | 79.8 yrs #1/3 | 8.3% #2/3 | 38.3% #3/3 |
| Friendswood, TX | 40,186 | 79.7 yrs | 7.8% | 31.6% |
| Fresno, TX | 20,405 | 78.6 yrs | 18.5% | 37.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pearland, 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 Pearland, Texas.
What is the health grade for Pearland, Texas?
Pearland, 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 Pearland, Texas?
People in Pearland, Texas can expect to live 79.8 years on average, 1.8 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Pearland, Texas?
8.3% of residents in Pearland, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 8.9 points below the Texas rate of 17.1%.
How common is obesity in Pearland, Texas?
38.3% of adults in Pearland, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.7 points above the Texas rate of 37.6%.
What health issue is more common in Pearland, Texas than elsewhere?
Compared with Texas as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 21.0%, about 21% higher than the Texas rate of 17.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Pearland, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 145,776 cigarettes a day, 4.4 million a month, or 53.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.6 million minutes a day and 585.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pearland is 79.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 lifetimes a year.
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