Health Profile of West Valley City, Utah
West Valley City 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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B
West Valley City Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Valley City | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 17.9% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.6% | 13.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Valley City is 77.4 years, about 2.6 years shorter than the Utah average of 80.0 years. The uninsured rate is 17.9%, higher than the Utah average of 8.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.6% of residents, higher than the Utah average of 13.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
31,469 residents in West Valley City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 837 313 men · 523 women
- 75–84 3,487 1,597 men · 1,890 women
- 65–74 6,937 3,345 men · 3,592 women
- 50–64 20,209 10,096 men · 10,113 women
Younger residents
37,939 residents in West Valley City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 11,444 5,676 boys · 5,768 girls
- 7–12 10,995 5,340 boys · 5,656 girls
- 3–7 8,895 4,404 boys · 4,492 girls
- 0–3 6,605 3,370 boys · 3,235 girls
About 3,317 residents in West Valley City (2.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Valley City | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.4% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.6% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.6% | 29.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in West Valley City is about 29% lower than in Utah. The rate of heart disease in West Valley City is about 22% lower than in Utah.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Valley City | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.4% | 11.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% | 11.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.1% | 18.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in West Valley City is about 21% higher than in Utah. The rate of binge drinking in West Valley City is about 19% higher than in Utah.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 115,802 cigarettes a day, 3.5 million a month, or 42.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 464.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Valley City is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 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 Valley City | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.86 | 4.90 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Valley City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
West Valley City, UT Health Compared With Nearby Cities
West Valley City, UT is the 2nd largest of the 6 cities compared here, 133,435 residents against a local median of 61,499. The measure that sets West Valley City, UT apart most is uninsured: 17.9%, 45% above the local median of 12.3%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 10.3% on uninsured, so West Valley City, UT sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. West Valley City, UT has the 6th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley City, UT | 133,435 | 77.4 yrs #5/6 | 17.9% #6/6 | 32.6% #4/6 |
| Kearns, UT | 34,302 | 77.5 yrs | 17.8% | 33.5% |
| Taylorsville, UT | 61,499 | 78.5 yrs | 12.3% | 30.6% |
| West Jordan, UT | 115,866 | 78.7 yrs | 7.5% | 30.1% |
| South Salt Lake, UT | 27,794 | 73.6 yrs | 15.6% | 32.6% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 213,141 | 78.1 yrs | 10.7% | 29.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Valley City, Utah has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Utah, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in West Valley City, Utah.
How healthy is West Valley City, Utah?
West Valley City, Utah has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in West Valley City, Utah?
People in West Valley City, Utah can expect to live 77.4 years on average, 2.6 years shorter than the Utah average of 80.0.
How many people lack health insurance in West Valley City, Utah?
17.9% of residents in West Valley City, Utah have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 9.5 points above the Utah rate of 8.4%.
What is the obesity rate in West Valley City, Utah?
32.6% of adults in West Valley City, Utah are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.1 points above the Utah rate of 29.5%.
Which health problem stands out most in West Valley City, Utah?
Compared with Utah as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 22.1%, about 21% higher than the Utah rate of 18.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Valley City, Utah go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 115,802 cigarettes a day, 3.5 million a month, or 42.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 464.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Valley City is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
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