Health Profile of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids 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
Cedar Rapids Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Cedar Rapids | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.9% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.9% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Cedar Rapids is 78.0 years, about 1.3 years shorter than the Iowa average of 79.2 years. The uninsured rate is 4.9%, lower than the Iowa average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.9% of residents, lower than the Iowa average of 13.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
39,212 residents in Cedar Rapids are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,898 903 men · 1,995 women
- 75–84 5,754 2,376 men · 3,378 women
- 65–74 9,719 4,333 men · 5,386 women
- 50–64 20,840 10,631 men · 10,209 women
Younger residents
24,717 residents in Cedar Rapids are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,850 4,002 boys · 3,847 girls
- 7–12 7,154 3,704 boys · 3,449 girls
- 3–7 5,499 2,818 boys · 2,681 girls
- 0–3 4,214 2,118 boys · 2,097 girls
About 6,693 residents in Cedar Rapids (5.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Cedar Rapids | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.0% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Cedar Rapids is about 19% lower than in Iowa. The rate of cancer in Cedar Rapids is about 16% lower than in Iowa.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Cedar Rapids | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.5% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% | 20.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.1% | 25.4% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Cedar Rapids are about the same as in Iowa.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 158,503 cigarettes a day, 4.8 million a month, or 57.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.7 million minutes a day and 636.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cedar Rapids is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 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 | Cedar Rapids | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.70 | 6.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Cedar Rapids is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Cedar Rapids, Iowa has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Iowa, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Is Cedar Rapids, Iowa a healthy place to live?
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 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.
What is the life expectancy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?
People in Cedar Rapids, Iowa can expect to live 78.0 years on average, 1.3 years shorter than the Iowa average of 79.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?
4.9% of residents in Cedar Rapids, Iowa have no health insurance, about 1 in 20 people, about the same as the Iowa rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?
38.0% of adults in Cedar Rapids, Iowa are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.7 points above the Iowa rate of 37.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 158,503 cigarettes a day, 4.8 million a month, or 57.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.7 million minutes a day and 636.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cedar Rapids is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 lifetimes a year.
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