Health Profile of West Odessa, Texas
West Odessa 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
West Odessa Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Odessa | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.2 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 30.4% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.8% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Odessa is 72.2 years, about 5.8 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 30.4%, higher than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.8% of residents, higher than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,782 residents in West Odessa are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 93 33 men · 60 women
- 75–84 954 505 men · 449 women
- 65–74 1,773 778 men · 995 women
- 50–64 4,963 2,561 men · 2,402 women
Younger residents
9,749 residents in West Odessa are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,781 1,291 boys · 1,491 girls
- 7–12 3,092 1,598 boys · 1,493 girls
- 3–7 2,284 1,303 boys · 981 girls
- 0–3 1,592 958 boys · 634 girls
About 1,463 residents in West Odessa (4.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Odessa | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.3% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in West Odessa is about 32% lower than in Texas. The rate of heart disease in West Odessa is about 24% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Odessa | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.6% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.6% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in West Odessa are about the same as in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 46,852 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 515,370 minutes a day and 188.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Odessa is 72.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.96 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 | West Odessa | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.15 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Odessa is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
West Odessa, TX Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Odessa, TX compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Odessa, TX | 32,106 | 72.2 yrs #3/3 | 30.4% #3/3 | 40.3% #3/3 |
| Odessa, TX | 101,110 | 75.9 yrs | 18.9% | 38.5% |
| Midland, TX | 117,504 | 78.0 yrs | 15.5% | 35.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Odessa, 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 West Odessa, Texas.
How healthy is West Odessa, Texas?
West Odessa, 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 life expectancy in West Odessa, Texas?
People in West Odessa, Texas can expect to live 72.2 years on average, 5.8 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0.
What is the uninsured rate in West Odessa, Texas?
30.4% of residents in West Odessa, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 3 people, 13.2 points above the Texas rate of 17.1%.
What is the obesity rate in West Odessa, Texas?
40.3% of adults in West Odessa, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 2.7 points above the Texas rate of 37.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Odessa, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 46,852 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 515,370 minutes a day and 188.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Odessa is 72.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.96 lifetimes a year.
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