Health Profile of Milford, Massachusetts
Milford 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
Milford Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Milford | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.9% | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.8% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Milford is 79.8 years, about 0.6 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5 years. The uninsured rate is 6.9%, higher than the Massachusetts average of 2.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.8% of residents, higher than the Massachusetts average of 11.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,301 residents in Milford are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 533 123 men · 410 women
- 75–84 1,125 441 men · 685 women
- 65–74 2,056 998 men · 1,058 women
- 50–64 4,586 2,225 men · 2,362 women
Younger residents
5,361 residents in Milford are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,385 750 boys · 634 girls
- 7–12 1,565 912 boys · 653 girls
- 3–7 1,357 799 boys · 559 girls
- 0–3 1,054 618 boys · 436 girls
About 1,118 residents in Milford (4.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Milford | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 8.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.0% | 25.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Milford is about 21% higher than in Massachusetts.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Milford | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.7% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Milford is about 26% higher than in Massachusetts. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Milford is about 17% higher than in Massachusetts.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,285 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 377,131 minutes a day and 137.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Milford is 79.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.28 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 | Milford | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.70 | 5.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Milford is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Milford, MA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Milford, MA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford, MA | 24,865 | 79.8 yrs #2/2 | 6.9% #2/2 | 31.0% #2/2 |
| Franklin Town, MA | 33,154 | 82.8 yrs | 1.4% | 24.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Milford, Massachusetts has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Massachusetts, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Milford, Massachusetts.
What is the health grade for Milford, Massachusetts?
Milford, Massachusetts 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.
How long do people live in Milford, Massachusetts?
People in Milford, Massachusetts can expect to live 79.8 years on average, 0.6 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Milford, Massachusetts?
6.9% of residents in Milford, Massachusetts have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 4.3 points above the Massachusetts rate of 2.6%.
How common is obesity in Milford, Massachusetts?
31.0% of adults in Milford, Massachusetts are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.4 points above the Massachusetts rate of 25.6%.
What health issue is more common in Milford, Massachusetts than elsewhere?
Compared with Massachusetts as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 17.6%, about 26% higher than the Massachusetts rate of 13.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Milford, Massachusetts go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,285 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 377,131 minutes a day and 137.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Milford is 79.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.28 lifetimes a year.
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