Health Profile of Wichita Falls, Texas
Wichita Falls 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
Wichita Falls Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Wichita Falls | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.8 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 17.5% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.3% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Wichita Falls is 73.8 years, about 4.2 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 17.5%, higher than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.3% of residents, lower than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
23,736 residents in Wichita Falls are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,407 440 men · 967 women
- 75–84 3,584 1,472 men · 2,112 women
- 65–74 6,203 2,843 men · 3,360 women
- 50–64 12,543 6,003 men · 6,540 women
Younger residents
18,719 residents in Wichita Falls are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,315 2,790 boys · 2,525 girls
- 7–12 5,408 2,729 boys · 2,678 girls
- 3–7 4,514 2,238 boys · 2,276 girls
- 0–3 3,482 1,770 boys · 1,712 girls
About 5,667 residents in Wichita Falls (6.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Wichita Falls | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.9% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.2% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Wichita Falls are about the same as in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Wichita Falls | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.0% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.9% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Wichita Falls are about the same as in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 133,962 cigarettes a day, 4.0 million a month, or 48.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.5 million minutes a day and 537.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wichita Falls is 73.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 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 | Wichita Falls | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.05 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Wichita Falls is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls, Texas.
What is the health grade for Wichita Falls, Texas?
Wichita Falls, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Wichita Falls, Texas?
People in Wichita Falls, Texas can expect to live 73.8 years on average, 4.2 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0.
What percentage of Wichita Falls, Texas residents are uninsured?
17.5% of residents in Wichita Falls, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, about the same as the Texas rate of 17.1%.
How common is obesity in Wichita Falls, Texas?
37.2% of adults in Wichita Falls, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Texas rate of 37.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Wichita Falls, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 133,962 cigarettes a day, 4.0 million a month, or 48.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.5 million minutes a day and 537.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wichita Falls is 73.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 lifetimes a year.
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