Health Profile of Rosenberg, Texas
Rosenberg 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
Rosenberg Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Rosenberg | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 20.7% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.3% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Rosenberg is 78.8 years, about 0.8 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 20.7%, higher than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 23.3% of residents, higher than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,864 residents in Rosenberg are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 556 189 men · 367 women
- 75–84 1,473 652 men · 821 women
- 65–74 2,564 1,126 men · 1,438 women
- 50–64 6,271 2,973 men · 3,297 women
Younger residents
10,881 residents in Rosenberg are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,256 1,592 boys · 1,664 girls
- 7–12 3,258 1,490 boys · 1,768 girls
- 3–7 2,522 1,075 boys · 1,446 girls
- 0–3 1,845 762 boys · 1,082 girls
About 1,421 residents in Rosenberg (3.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Rosenberg | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.2% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.6% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Rosenberg is about 28% lower than in Texas. The rate of heart disease in Rosenberg is about 20% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Rosenberg | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.1% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.4% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Rosenberg are about the same as in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 62,682 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 22.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 689,497 minutes a day and 251.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rosenberg is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.07 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 | Rosenberg | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.67 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Rosenberg is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rosenberg, 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 Rosenberg, Texas.
Is Rosenberg, Texas a healthy place to live?
Rosenberg, 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.
How long do people live in Rosenberg, Texas?
People in Rosenberg, Texas can expect to live 78.8 years on average, 0.8 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Rosenberg, Texas?
20.7% of residents in Rosenberg, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 5 people, 3.6 points above the Texas rate of 17.1%.
What is the obesity rate in Rosenberg, Texas?
39.6% of adults in Rosenberg, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.0 points above the Texas rate of 37.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Rosenberg, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 62,682 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 22.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 689,497 minutes a day and 251.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rosenberg is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.07 lifetimes a year.
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