Health Profile of Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur 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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F
Port Arthur Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Port Arthur | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.9 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 28.9% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 28.1% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Port Arthur is 72.9 years, about 5.1 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 28.9%, higher than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 28.1% of residents, higher than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
17,347 residents in Port Arthur are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 962 287 men · 675 women
- 75–84 2,462 992 men · 1,471 women
- 65–74 4,103 1,879 men · 2,224 women
- 50–64 9,819 4,468 men · 5,351 women
Younger residents
14,541 residents in Port Arthur are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,453 2,276 boys · 2,178 girls
- 7–12 4,310 2,238 boys · 2,073 girls
- 3–7 3,323 1,709 boys · 1,614 girls
- 0–3 2,455 1,225 boys · 1,230 girls
About 4,190 residents in Port Arthur (7.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Port Arthur | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 18.4% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.3% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 44.2% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Port Arthur is about 33% higher than in Texas. The rate of obesity in Port Arthur is about 18% higher than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Port Arthur | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.3% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 36.2% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Port Arthur is about 24% higher than in Texas. The rate of smoking in Port Arthur is about 22% higher than in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 97,038 cigarettes a day, 2.9 million a month, or 35.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 389.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Port Arthur is 72.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 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 | Port Arthur | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.75 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Port Arthur is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Port Arthur, Texas has an overall health index grade of F, making it somewhat worse than Texas, and worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Port Arthur, Texas.
How healthy is Port Arthur, Texas?
Port Arthur, Texas has a Map AI Health Index grade of F, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an F grade means residents face significantly worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Port Arthur, Texas?
People in Port Arthur, Texas can expect to live 72.9 years on average, 5.1 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0.
What percentage of Port Arthur, Texas residents are uninsured?
28.9% of residents in Port Arthur, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 3 people, 11.7 points above the Texas rate of 17.1%.
What percentage of Port Arthur, Texas residents are obese?
44.2% of adults in Port Arthur, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 6.6 points above the Texas rate of 37.6%.
Which health problem stands out most in Port Arthur, Texas?
Compared with Texas as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.4%, about 33% higher than the Texas rate of 13.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Port Arthur, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 97,038 cigarettes a day, 2.9 million a month, or 35.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 389.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Port Arthur is 72.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 lifetimes a year.
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