Health Profile of Weatherford, Texas
Weatherford 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
Weatherford Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Weatherford | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.1 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.0% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.7% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Weatherford is 76.1 years, about 1.8 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 14.0%, lower than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.7% of residents, lower than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,937 residents in Weatherford are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 812 231 men · 581 women
- 75–84 1,435 599 men · 836 women
- 65–74 2,322 1,044 men · 1,278 women
- 50–64 4,367 2,073 men · 2,294 women
Younger residents
5,719 residents in Weatherford are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,688 815 boys · 873 girls
- 7–12 1,715 894 boys · 821 girls
- 3–7 1,347 754 boys · 593 girls
- 0–3 969 543 boys · 426 girls
About 2,038 residents in Weatherford (7.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Weatherford | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.3% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Weatherford is about 26% lower than in Texas. The rate of heart disease in Weatherford is about 16% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Weatherford | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.9% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.2% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Weatherford is about 21% lower than in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,218 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 420,403 minutes a day and 153.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Weatherford is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.83 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 | Weatherford | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.41 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Weatherford is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Weatherford, Texas has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Texas, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Weatherford, Texas.
How healthy is Weatherford, Texas?
Weatherford, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Weatherford, Texas?
People in Weatherford, Texas can expect to live 76.1 years on average, 1.8 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0.
What percentage of Weatherford, Texas residents are uninsured?
14.0% of residents in Weatherford, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 3.1 points below the Texas rate of 17.1%.
What is the obesity rate in Weatherford, Texas?
34.3% of adults in Weatherford, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.3 points below the Texas rate of 37.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Weatherford, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,218 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 420,403 minutes a day and 153.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Weatherford is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.83 lifetimes a year.
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