Health Profile of Milford city (balance), Connecticut
Milford city (balance) 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
Milford city (balance) Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Milford city (balance) | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.1 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.2% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.4% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Milford city (balance) is 80.1 years, about 0.1 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years. The uninsured rate is 2.2%, lower than the Connecticut average of 5.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.4% of residents, lower than the Connecticut average of 12.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
20,207 residents in Milford city (balance) are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,035 299 men · 736 women
- 75–84 2,685 1,158 men · 1,527 women
- 65–74 5,146 2,234 men · 2,911 women
- 50–64 11,341 5,579 men · 5,762 women
Younger residents
8,160 residents in Milford city (balance) are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,646 1,403 boys · 1,242 girls
- 7–12 2,335 1,246 boys · 1,089 girls
- 3–7 1,827 964 boys · 863 girls
- 0–3 1,351 697 boys · 654 girls
About 2,095 residents in Milford city (balance) (4.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Milford city (balance) | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.3% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.9% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Milford city (balance) are about the same as in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Milford city (balance) | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.5% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.1% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Milford city (balance) are about the same as in Connecticut.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 53,271 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 585,984 minutes a day and 213.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Milford city (balance) is 80.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.08 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 | Milford city (balance) | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.93 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Milford city (balance) is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Milford city (balance), Connecticut has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Connecticut, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Milford city (balance), Connecticut.
How healthy is Milford city (balance), Connecticut?
Milford city (balance), Connecticut 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 Milford city (balance), Connecticut?
People in Milford city (balance), Connecticut can expect to live 80.1 years on average, about the same as the Connecticut average of 80.1.
How many people lack health insurance in Milford city (balance), Connecticut?
2.2% of residents in Milford city (balance), Connecticut have no health insurance, about 1 in 46 people, 3.1 points below the Connecticut rate of 5.3%.
How common is obesity in Milford city (balance), Connecticut?
29.9% of adults in Milford city (balance), Connecticut are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Connecticut rate of 30.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Milford city (balance), Connecticut go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 53,271 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 585,984 minutes a day and 213.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Milford city (balance) is 80.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.08 lifetimes a year.
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