Health Profile of West Jordan, Utah
West Jordan 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
West Jordan Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Jordan | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.5% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.6% | 13.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Jordan is 78.7 years, about 1.2 years shorter than the Utah average of 80.0 years. The uninsured rate is 7.5%, lower than the Utah average of 8.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.6% of residents, lower than the Utah average of 13.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
26,097 residents in West Jordan are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 606 163 men · 443 women
- 75–84 2,074 880 men · 1,194 women
- 65–74 5,985 2,829 men · 3,155 women
- 50–64 17,432 8,775 men · 8,657 women
Younger residents
33,014 residents in West Jordan are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 10,839 5,814 boys · 5,025 girls
- 7–12 10,061 5,258 boys · 4,803 girls
- 3–7 7,015 3,671 boys · 3,344 girls
- 0–3 5,099 2,716 boys · 2,384 girls
About 1,730 residents in West Jordan (1.5% 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 | West Jordan | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 9.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.4% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.8% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.1% | 29.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in West Jordan is about 36% lower than in Utah. The rate of cancer in West Jordan is about 30% lower than in Utah. The rate of diabetes in West Jordan is about 19% lower than in Utah.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Jordan | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.6% | 11.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 11.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.1% | 18.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in West Jordan is about 32% higher than in Utah.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 88,680 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 975,478 minutes a day and 356.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Jordan is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.60 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 Jordan | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.77 | 4.90 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Jordan is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
West Jordan, UT Health Compared With Nearby Cities
West Jordan, UT is the 2nd largest of the 6 cities compared here, 115,866 residents against a local median of 61,499. The measure that sets West Jordan, UT apart most is uninsured: 7.5%, 39% below the local median of 12.3%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 14.0% on uninsured, so West Jordan, UT sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. West Jordan, UT has the 3rd lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jordan, UT | 115,866 | 78.7 yrs #3/6 | 7.5% #3/6 | 30.1% #3/6 |
| South Jordan, UT | 80,556 | 81.2 yrs | 4.3% | 28.1% |
| Kearns, UT | 34,302 | 77.5 yrs | 17.8% | 33.5% |
| Taylorsville, UT | 61,499 | 78.5 yrs | 12.3% | 30.6% |
| West Valley City, UT | 133,435 | 77.4 yrs | 17.9% | 32.6% |
| Riverton, UT | 45,438 | 81.7 yrs | 3.9% | 28.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Jordan, 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 West Jordan, Utah.
What is the health grade for West Jordan, Utah?
West Jordan, 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.
What is the average lifespan in West Jordan, Utah?
People in West Jordan, Utah can expect to live 78.7 years on average, 1.2 years shorter than the Utah average of 80.0.
What is the uninsured rate in West Jordan, Utah?
7.5% of residents in West Jordan, Utah have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 0.9 points below the Utah rate of 8.4%.
What is the obesity rate in West Jordan, Utah?
30.1% of adults in West Jordan, Utah are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.7 points above the Utah rate of 29.5%.
Which health problem stands out most in West Jordan, Utah?
Compared with Utah as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 14.9%, about 32% higher than the Utah rate of 11.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Jordan, Utah go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 88,680 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 975,478 minutes a day and 356.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Jordan is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.60 lifetimes a year.
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