Health Profile of Milton, Massachusetts
Milton 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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A+
Milton Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Milton | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.7 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.2% | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.6% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Milton is 82.7 years, about 2.2 years longer than the Massachusetts average of 80.5 years. The uninsured rate is 1.2%, lower than the Massachusetts average of 2.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.6% of residents, lower than the Massachusetts average of 11.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,293 residents in Milton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 612 192 men · 420 women
- 75–84 1,497 582 men · 916 women
- 65–74 2,320 1,015 men · 1,306 women
- 50–64 5,863 2,800 men · 3,063 women
Younger residents
6,804 residents in Milton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,211 1,097 boys · 1,114 girls
- 7–12 2,214 1,146 boys · 1,068 girls
- 3–7 1,488 779 boys · 709 girls
- 0–3 891 469 boys · 422 girls
About 947 residents in Milton (3.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Milton | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 8.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.8% | 25.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Milton are about the same as in Massachusetts.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Milton | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.9% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Milton is about 33% lower than in Massachusetts. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Milton is about 22% lower than in Massachusetts.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 20,038 cigarettes a day, 601,126 a month, or 7.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 220,413 minutes a day and 80.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Milton is 82.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 1.85 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 | Milton | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.99 | 5.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Milton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Milton, MA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Milton, MA is the 5th largest of the 6 cities compared here, 28,602 residents against a local median of 38,939. The measure that sets Milton, MA apart most is uninsured: 1.2%, 23% below the local median of 1.6%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 2.5% on uninsured, so Milton, MA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Milton, MA has the 2nd lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton, MA | 28,602 | 82.7 yrs #2/6 | 1.2% #2/6 | 23.8% #3/6 |
| Randolph Town, MA | 34,885 | 83.6 yrs | 3.2% | 28.3% |
| Quincy, MA | 102,031 | 79.6 yrs | 3.5% | 23.5% |
| Braintree Town, MA | 38,939 | 80.6 yrs | 1.6% | 24.3% |
| Dedham, MA | 25,193 | 80.2 yrs | 1.5% | 24.5% |
| Brookline, MA | 63,198 | 82.5 yrs | 1.0% | 20.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Milton, Massachusetts has an overall health index grade of A+, making it somewhat better than Massachusetts, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Milton, Massachusetts.
How healthy is Milton, Massachusetts?
Milton, Massachusetts has a Map AI Health Index grade of A+, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A+ grade means residents are among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the life expectancy in Milton, Massachusetts?
People in Milton, Massachusetts can expect to live 82.7 years on average, 2.2 years longer than the Massachusetts average of 80.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Milton, Massachusetts?
1.2% of residents in Milton, Massachusetts have no health insurance, about 1 in 84 people, 1.4 points below the Massachusetts rate of 2.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Milton, Massachusetts?
23.8% of adults in Milton, Massachusetts are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 1.8 points below the Massachusetts rate of 25.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Milton, Massachusetts go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 20,038 cigarettes a day, 601,126 a month, or 7.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 220,413 minutes a day and 80.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Milton is 82.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 1.85 lifetimes a year.
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