Health Profile of Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor 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+
Ann Arbor Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Ann Arbor | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.6% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Ann Arbor is 81.7 years, about 3.3 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 2.6%, lower than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.1% of residents, lower than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
28,074 residents in Ann Arbor are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,812 686 men · 1,127 women
- 75–84 4,385 1,827 men · 2,557 women
- 65–74 7,622 3,521 men · 4,101 women
- 50–64 14,255 6,833 men · 7,422 women
Younger residents
14,406 residents in Ann Arbor are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,340 2,126 boys · 2,215 girls
- 7–12 4,054 2,006 boys · 2,048 girls
- 3–7 3,324 1,725 boys · 1,599 girls
- 0–3 2,689 1,403 boys · 1,286 girls
About 3,100 residents in Ann Arbor (2.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Ann Arbor | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.8% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.9% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.1% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Ann Arbor is about 50% lower than in Michigan. The rate of diabetes in Ann Arbor is about 44% lower than in Michigan. The rate of cancer in Ann Arbor is about 34% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Ann Arbor | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.3% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 14.4% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Ann Arbor is about 46% lower than in Michigan. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Ann Arbor is about 36% lower than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 118,445 cigarettes a day, 3.6 million a month, or 43.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 475.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Ann Arbor is 81.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 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 | Ann Arbor | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.44 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Ann Arbor is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Ann Arbor, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Ann Arbor, MI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | 120,009 | 81.7 yrs #1/2 | 2.6% #1/2 | 27.1% #1/2 |
| Ypsilanti, MI | 20,682 | 74.3 yrs | 7.0% | 35.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Ann Arbor, Michigan has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Michigan, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
What is the health grade for Ann Arbor, Michigan?
Ann Arbor, Michigan 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 average lifespan in Ann Arbor, Michigan?
People in Ann Arbor, Michigan can expect to live 81.7 years on average, 3.3 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3.
What percentage of Ann Arbor, Michigan residents are uninsured?
2.6% of residents in Ann Arbor, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 39 people, 2.3 points below the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Ann Arbor, Michigan?
27.1% of adults in Ann Arbor, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 10.6 points below the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Ann Arbor, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 118,445 cigarettes a day, 3.6 million a month, or 43.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 475.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Ann Arbor is 81.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
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