Health Profile of Auburn Hills, Michigan
Auburn Hills 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
Auburn Hills Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Auburn Hills | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.7% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Auburn Hills is 78.2 years, about 0.1 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7%, higher than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.8% of residents, lower than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,215 residents in Auburn Hills are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 252 99 men · 153 women
- 75–84 922 373 men · 549 women
- 65–74 1,818 795 men · 1,023 women
- 50–64 4,223 1,900 men · 2,323 women
Younger residents
4,002 residents in Auburn Hills are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,211 556 boys · 655 girls
- 7–12 1,033 560 boys · 474 girls
- 3–7 919 436 boys · 483 girls
- 0–3 838 341 boys · 498 girls
About 876 residents in Auburn Hills (3.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Auburn Hills | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.3% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.9% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Auburn Hills is about 45% lower than in Michigan. The rate of cancer in Auburn Hills is about 34% lower than in Michigan. The rate of diabetes in Auburn Hills is about 31% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Auburn Hills | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.9% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.5% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Auburn Hills is about 29% lower than in Michigan. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Auburn Hills is about 18% lower than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,291 cigarettes a day, 938,733 a month, or 11.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 344,202 minutes a day and 125.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Auburn Hills is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.06 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 | Auburn Hills | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.41 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Auburn Hills is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Auburn Hills, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Auburn Hills, MI compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Hills, MI | 24,784 | 78.2 yrs #2/3 | 5.7% #2/3 | 32.9% #2/3 |
| Pontiac, MI | 62,501 | 72.2 yrs | 12.5% | 46.0% |
| Rochester Hills, MI | 77,315 | 81.2 yrs | 2.9% | 29.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Auburn Hills, Michigan has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Michigan, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
How healthy is Auburn Hills, Michigan?
Auburn Hills, Michigan 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 Auburn Hills, Michigan?
People in Auburn Hills, Michigan can expect to live 78.2 years on average, about the same as the Michigan average of 78.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Auburn Hills, Michigan?
5.7% of residents in Auburn Hills, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 0.8 points above the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
How common is obesity in Auburn Hills, Michigan?
32.9% of adults in Auburn Hills, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.8 points below the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Auburn Hills, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,291 cigarettes a day, 938,733 a month, or 11.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 344,202 minutes a day and 125.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Auburn Hills is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.06 lifetimes a year.
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