Health Profile of Draper, Utah
Draper 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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A+
Draper Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Draper | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.6 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.8% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.8% | 13.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Draper is 81.6 years, about 1.6 years longer than the Utah average of 80.0 years. The uninsured rate is 4.8%, lower than the Utah average of 8.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.8% of residents, lower than the Utah average of 13.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,590 residents in Draper are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 304 111 men · 193 women
- 75–84 1,013 462 men · 550 women
- 65–74 2,418 1,176 men · 1,242 women
- 50–64 7,855 4,271 men · 3,584 women
Younger residents
14,392 residents in Draper are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,650 2,317 boys · 2,333 girls
- 7–12 4,365 2,211 boys · 2,153 girls
- 3–7 3,199 1,680 boys · 1,518 girls
- 0–3 2,179 1,145 boys · 1,035 girls
About 608 residents in Draper (1.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Draper | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.3% | 9.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.5% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.4% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.7% | 29.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Draper is about 44% lower than in Utah. The rate of diabetes in Draper is about 33% lower than in Utah. The rate of cancer in Draper is about 29% lower than in Utah.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Draper | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.3% | 11.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 11.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 13.0% | 18.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Draper is about 36% higher than in Utah. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Draper is about 29% lower than in Utah. The rate of smoking in Draper is about 27% lower than in Utah.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 29,985 cigarettes a day, 899,535 a month, or 10.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 329,830 minutes a day and 120.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Draper is 81.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.81 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 | Draper | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.55 | 4.90 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Draper is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Draper, UT Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Draper, UT compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Draper, Utah has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than Utah, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Draper, Utah.
What is the health grade for Draper, Utah?
Draper, Utah has a Map AI Health Index grade of A+, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A+ grade means residents are among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
How long do people live in Draper, Utah?
People in Draper, Utah can expect to live 81.6 years on average, 1.6 years longer than the Utah average of 80.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Draper, Utah?
4.8% of residents in Draper, Utah have no health insurance, about 1 in 21 people, 3.6 points below the Utah rate of 8.4%.
How common is obesity in Draper, Utah?
27.7% of adults in Draper, Utah are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 1.8 points below the Utah rate of 29.5%.
What health issue is more common in Draper, Utah than elsewhere?
Compared with Utah as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 15.4%, about 36% higher than the Utah rate of 11.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Draper, Utah go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 29,985 cigarettes a day, 899,535 a month, or 10.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 329,830 minutes a day and 120.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Draper is 81.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.81 lifetimes a year.
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