Health Profile of Layton, Utah
Layton 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
Layton Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Layton | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.9% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.2% | 13.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Layton is 78.7 years, about 1.3 years shorter than the Utah average of 80.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.9%, lower than the Utah average of 8.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.2% of residents, lower than the Utah average of 13.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
17,801 residents in Layton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 582 240 men · 342 women
- 75–84 2,043 864 men · 1,179 women
- 65–74 4,240 2,037 men · 2,204 women
- 50–64 10,936 5,529 men · 5,407 women
Younger residents
21,734 residents in Layton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,635 3,337 boys · 3,298 girls
- 7–12 6,567 3,376 boys · 3,191 girls
- 3–7 4,959 2,558 boys · 2,401 girls
- 0–3 3,573 1,810 boys · 1,763 girls
About 1,759 residents in Layton (2.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Layton | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 9.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.9% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.2% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.8% | 29.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Layton is about 30% lower than in Utah. The rate of cancer in Layton is about 23% lower than in Utah. The rate of diabetes in Layton is about 18% lower than in Utah.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Layton | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.3% | 11.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 10.7% | 11.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.4% | 18.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Layton is about 18% lower than in Utah.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 49,967 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 549,633 minutes a day and 200.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Layton is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.85 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 | Layton | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.21 | 4.90 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Layton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Layton, UT Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Layton, UT compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Layton, UT | 76,178 | 78.7 yrs #2/3 | 6.9% #2/3 | 33.8% #2/3 |
| Kaysville, UT | 25,751 | 81.3 yrs | 2.1% | 31.6% |
| Clearfield, UT | 30,852 | 76.7 yrs | 9.6% | 34.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Layton, Utah has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Utah, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Layton, Utah.
How healthy is Layton, Utah?
Layton, 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Layton, Utah?
People in Layton, Utah can expect to live 78.7 years on average, 1.3 years shorter than the Utah average of 80.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Layton, Utah?
6.9% of residents in Layton, Utah have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, 1.5 points below the Utah rate of 8.4%.
What percentage of Layton, Utah residents are obese?
33.8% of adults in Layton, Utah are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.3 points above the Utah rate of 29.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Layton, Utah go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 49,967 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 549,633 minutes a day and 200.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Layton is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.85 lifetimes a year.
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