Health Profile of Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie 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
Metairie Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Metairie | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.8% | 7.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.6% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Metairie is 78.5 years, about 3.4 years longer than the Louisiana average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 9.8%, higher than the Louisiana average of 7.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.6% of residents, lower than the Louisiana average of 22.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
53,061 residents in Metairie are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,747 1,340 men · 2,407 women
- 75–84 8,795 3,318 men · 5,477 women
- 65–74 14,174 6,782 men · 7,392 women
- 50–64 26,345 12,343 men · 14,002 women
Younger residents
26,503 residents in Metairie are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,563 3,925 boys · 3,638 girls
- 7–12 7,676 4,111 boys · 3,565 girls
- 3–7 6,383 3,370 boys · 3,013 girls
- 0–3 4,881 2,507 boys · 2,373 girls
About 9,099 residents in Metairie (6.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Metairie | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.6% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.9% | 40.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Metairie is about 21% lower than in Louisiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Metairie | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.5% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.0% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Metairie is about 35% lower than in Louisiana. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Metairie is about 20% lower than in Louisiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 166,322 cigarettes a day, 5.0 million a month, or 60.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.8 million minutes a day and 667.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Metairie is 78.5 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 | Metairie | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.80 | 7.40 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Metairie is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Metairie, Louisiana has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Louisiana, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Metairie, Louisiana.
How healthy is Metairie, Louisiana?
Metairie, Louisiana 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 Metairie, Louisiana?
People in Metairie, Louisiana can expect to live 78.5 years on average, 3.4 years longer than the Louisiana average of 75.1.
How many people lack health insurance in Metairie, Louisiana?
9.8% of residents in Metairie, Louisiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 2.0 points above the Louisiana rate of 7.8%.
What percentage of Metairie, Louisiana residents are obese?
34.9% of adults in Metairie, Louisiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.4 points below the Louisiana rate of 40.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Metairie, Louisiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 166,322 cigarettes a day, 5.0 million a month, or 60.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.8 million minutes a day and 667.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Metairie is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 lifetimes a year.
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