Health Profile of Marrero, Louisiana
Marrero 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
Marrero Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Marrero | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.3 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.2% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Marrero is 72.3 years, about 2.8 years shorter than the Louisiana average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 8.5%, higher than the Louisiana average of 7.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 23.2% of residents, higher than the Louisiana average of 22.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,982 residents in Marrero are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 676 209 men · 467 women
- 75–84 1,548 623 men · 924 women
- 65–74 2,784 1,090 men · 1,693 women
- 50–64 5,975 2,711 men · 3,263 women
Younger residents
5,649 residents in Marrero are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,635 859 boys · 776 girls
- 7–12 1,635 801 boys · 834 girls
- 3–7 1,349 626 boys · 723 girls
- 0–3 1,030 512 boys · 518 girls
About 2,886 residents in Marrero (10.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Marrero | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.2% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.3% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.1% | 40.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Marrero are about the same as in Louisiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Marrero | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.6% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 36.0% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Marrero are about the same as in Louisiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 46,730 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 514,028 minutes a day and 187.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Marrero is 72.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.94 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 | Marrero | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.60 | 7.40 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Marrero is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Marrero, LA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Marrero, LA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marrero, LA | 27,394 | 72.3 yrs #2/2 | 8.5% #1/2 | 41.1% #1/2 |
| Harvey, LA | 21,190 | 73.1 yrs | 19.8% | 42.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Marrero, Louisiana has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Louisiana, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Marrero, Louisiana.
Is Marrero, Louisiana a healthy place to live?
Marrero, 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 Marrero, Louisiana?
People in Marrero, Louisiana can expect to live 72.3 years on average, 2.8 years shorter than the Louisiana average of 75.1.
How many people lack health insurance in Marrero, Louisiana?
8.5% of residents in Marrero, Louisiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 0.7 points above the Louisiana rate of 7.8%.
What is the obesity rate in Marrero, Louisiana?
41.1% of adults in Marrero, Louisiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 0.7 points above the Louisiana rate of 40.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Marrero, Louisiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 46,730 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 514,028 minutes a day and 187.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Marrero is 72.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.94 lifetimes a year.
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