Health Profile of Bay City, Michigan
Bay City 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
Bay City Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Bay City | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.1 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.9% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Bay City is 75.1 years, about 3.2 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 18.7% of residents, higher than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,598 residents in Bay City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 713 140 men · 574 women
- 75–84 1,494 614 men · 880 women
- 65–74 2,708 1,346 men · 1,362 women
- 50–64 6,682 3,009 men · 3,673 women
Younger residents
6,599 residents in Bay City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,015 1,025 boys · 990 girls
- 7–12 1,959 996 boys · 963 girls
- 3–7 1,521 759 boys · 762 girls
- 0–3 1,104 529 boys · 574 girls
About 2,193 residents in Bay City (6.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Bay City | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.1% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.7% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Bay City is about 18% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bay City | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 25.2% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.7% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Bay City is about 21% higher than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 64,951 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 23.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 714,456 minutes a day and 260.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bay City is 75.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.61 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 | Bay City | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.02 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bay City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Bay City, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Bay City, MI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City, MI | 32,332 | 75.1 yrs #1/2 | 5.9% #1/2 | 40.7% #1/2 |
| Saginaw, MI | 43,642 | 72.6 yrs | 7.4% | 51.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bay City, 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 Bay City, Michigan.
How healthy is Bay City, Michigan?
Bay City, 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 life expectancy in Bay City, Michigan?
People in Bay City, Michigan can expect to live 75.1 years on average, 3.2 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Bay City, Michigan?
5.9% of residents in Bay City, 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 Bay City, Michigan?
40.7% of adults in Bay City, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 3.0 points above the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
Which health problem stands out most in Bay City, Michigan?
Compared with Michigan as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 25.2%, about 21% higher than the Michigan rate of 20.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Bay City, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 64,951 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 23.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 714,456 minutes a day and 260.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bay City is 75.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.61 lifetimes a year.
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