Health Profile of Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek 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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C
Battle Creek Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Battle Creek | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.1 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.9% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Battle Creek is 74.1 years, about 4.2 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 5.9%, higher than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.7% of residents, higher than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
17,237 residents in Battle Creek are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,020 310 men · 710 women
- 75–84 2,338 1,022 men · 1,316 women
- 65–74 4,444 2,073 men · 2,371 women
- 50–64 9,435 4,680 men · 4,755 women
Younger residents
12,384 residents in Battle Creek are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,025 2,041 boys · 1,984 girls
- 7–12 3,567 1,702 boys · 1,865 girls
- 3–7 2,730 1,364 boys · 1,366 girls
- 0–3 2,063 1,076 boys · 987 girls
About 3,708 residents in Battle Creek (7.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Battle Creek | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.1% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.0% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Battle Creek is about 18% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Battle Creek | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 25.6% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.4% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Battle Creek is about 23% higher than in Michigan. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Battle Creek is about 21% higher than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 101,725 cigarettes a day, 3.1 million a month, or 37.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 408.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Battle Creek is 74.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 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 | Battle Creek | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.91 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Battle Creek is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Battle Creek, Michigan has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Michigan, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Battle Creek, Michigan.
What is the health grade for Battle Creek, Michigan?
Battle Creek, Michigan has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Battle Creek, Michigan?
People in Battle Creek, Michigan can expect to live 74.1 years on average, 4.2 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3.
What percentage of Battle Creek, Michigan residents are uninsured?
5.9% of residents in Battle Creek, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 1.0 points above the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Battle Creek, Michigan?
42.0% of adults in Battle Creek, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 4.3 points above the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
Which health problem stands out most in Battle Creek, Michigan?
Compared with Michigan as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 25.6%, about 23% higher than the Michigan rate of 20.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Battle Creek, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 101,725 cigarettes a day, 3.1 million a month, or 37.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 408.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Battle Creek is 74.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 lifetimes a year.
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