Health Profile of Kenner, Louisiana
Kenner 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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C
Kenner Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Kenner | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.8% | 7.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.1% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Kenner is 77.6 years, about 2.4 years longer than the Louisiana average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 14.8%, higher than the Louisiana average of 7.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.1% of residents, lower than the Louisiana average of 22.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
22,109 residents in Kenner are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,225 277 men · 948 women
- 75–84 2,773 1,195 men · 1,577 women
- 65–74 6,285 2,791 men · 3,494 women
- 50–64 11,826 5,782 men · 6,044 women
Younger residents
14,090 residents in Kenner are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,977 1,850 boys · 2,127 girls
- 7–12 4,151 2,004 boys · 2,146 girls
- 3–7 3,409 1,708 boys · 1,701 girls
- 0–3 2,554 1,312 boys · 1,242 girls
About 3,173 residents in Kenner (5.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Kenner | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.8% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.4% | 40.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Kenner are about the same as in Louisiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Kenner | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.7% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.6% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Kenner is about 22% lower than in Louisiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 89,779 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 987,566 minutes a day and 360.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kenner is 77.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.84 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 | Kenner | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.78 | 7.40 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Kenner is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Kenner, LA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Kenner, LA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenner, LA | 62,891 | 77.6 yrs #2/2 | 14.8% #2/2 | 39.4% #2/2 |
| Metairie, LA | 135,843 | 78.5 yrs | 9.8% | 34.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Kenner, Louisiana has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Louisiana, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Kenner, Louisiana.
Is Kenner, Louisiana a healthy place to live?
Kenner, Louisiana has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Kenner, Louisiana?
People in Kenner, Louisiana can expect to live 77.6 years on average, 2.4 years longer than the Louisiana average of 75.1.
What is the uninsured rate in Kenner, Louisiana?
14.8% of residents in Kenner, Louisiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 7.0 points above the Louisiana rate of 7.8%.
What percentage of Kenner, Louisiana residents are obese?
39.4% of adults in Kenner, Louisiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.0 points below the Louisiana rate of 40.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Kenner, Louisiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 89,779 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 987,566 minutes a day and 360.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kenner is 77.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.84 lifetimes a year.
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