Health Profile of Pharr, Texas
Pharr 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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D
Pharr Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Pharr | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.0 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 29.9% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 30.2% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Pharr is 81.0 years, about 3.0 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 29.9%, higher than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 30.2% of residents, higher than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,948 residents in Pharr are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,058 401 men · 657 women
- 75–84 2,679 1,154 men · 1,525 women
- 65–74 4,293 2,015 men · 2,278 women
- 50–64 8,918 4,033 men · 4,885 women
Younger residents
22,630 residents in Pharr are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,750 3,293 boys · 3,456 girls
- 7–12 6,488 3,094 boys · 3,394 girls
- 3–7 5,237 2,585 boys · 2,652 girls
- 0–3 4,155 2,163 boys · 1,992 girls
About 1,894 residents in Pharr (2.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Pharr | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 19.3% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.5% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.3% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Pharr is about 39% higher than in Texas. The rate of cancer in Pharr is about 28% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Pharr | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.1% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 35.0% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Pharr is about 20% higher than in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 88,527 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 973,793 minutes a day and 355.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pharr is 81.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.35 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 | Pharr | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.23 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Pharr is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Pharr, TX Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Pharr, TX compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharr, TX | 72,563 | 81.0 yrs #1/3 | 29.9% #3/3 | 42.3% #2/3 |
| San Juan, TX | 34,977 | 80.1 yrs | 27.6% | 42.9% |
| McAllen, TX | 146,716 | 80.3 yrs | 24.3% | 39.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pharr, Texas has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Texas, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Pharr, Texas.
Is Pharr, Texas a healthy place to live?
Pharr, Texas has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Pharr, Texas?
People in Pharr, Texas can expect to live 81.0 years on average, 3.0 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0.
What percentage of Pharr, Texas residents are uninsured?
29.9% of residents in Pharr, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 3 people, 12.8 points above the Texas rate of 17.1%.
How common is obesity in Pharr, Texas?
42.3% of adults in Pharr, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 4.7 points above the Texas rate of 37.6%.
What health issue is more common in Pharr, Texas than elsewhere?
Compared with Texas as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 19.3%, about 39% higher than the Texas rate of 13.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Pharr, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 88,527 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 973,793 minutes a day and 355.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pharr is 81.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.35 lifetimes a year.
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