Health Profile of Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe 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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D
Monroe Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Monroe | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.7 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.1% | 7.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 30.1% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Monroe is 72.7 years, about 2.4 years shorter than the Louisiana average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1%, lower than the Louisiana average of 7.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 30.1% of residents, higher than the Louisiana average of 22.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,110 residents in Monroe are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,043 322 men · 721 women
- 75–84 1,693 709 men · 985 women
- 65–74 3,284 1,399 men · 1,885 women
- 50–64 7,090 3,256 men · 3,834 women
Younger residents
9,910 residents in Monroe are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,030 1,642 boys · 1,388 girls
- 7–12 2,909 1,372 boys · 1,536 girls
- 3–7 2,293 1,081 boys · 1,213 girls
- 0–3 1,679 852 boys · 827 girls
About 3,381 residents in Monroe (8.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Monroe | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 18.7% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.1% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 48.8% | 40.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Monroe is about 29% higher than in Louisiana. The rate of obesity in Monroe is about 21% higher than in Louisiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Monroe | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 26.2% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 41.6% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Monroe is about 23% higher than in Louisiana. The rate of binge drinking in Monroe is about 17% lower than in Louisiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 80,281 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 883,089 minutes a day and 322.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Monroe is 72.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.43 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 | Monroe | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.67 | 7.40 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Monroe is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Monroe, Louisiana has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Louisiana, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Monroe, Louisiana.
Is Monroe, Louisiana a healthy place to live?
Monroe, Louisiana has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Monroe, Louisiana?
People in Monroe, Louisiana can expect to live 72.7 years on average, 2.4 years shorter than the Louisiana average of 75.1.
What percentage of Monroe, Louisiana residents are uninsured?
7.1% of residents in Monroe, Louisiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 0.7 points below the Louisiana rate of 7.8%.
What percentage of Monroe, Louisiana residents are obese?
48.8% of adults in Monroe, Louisiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 8.4 points above the Louisiana rate of 40.3%.
Which health problem stands out most in Monroe, Louisiana?
Compared with Louisiana as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.7%, about 29% higher than the Louisiana rate of 14.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Monroe, Louisiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 80,281 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 883,089 minutes a day and 322.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Monroe is 72.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.43 lifetimes a year.
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