Health Profile of Berrien County, Michigan
Berrien County 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
Berrien County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Berrien County | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.4% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Berrien County is 76.8 years, about 1.5 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 6.4%, higher than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.8% of residents, higher than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
61,945 residents in Berrien County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 4,501 1,608 men · 2,893 women
- 75–84 8,626 3,816 men · 4,811 women
- 65–74 17,280 8,101 men · 9,179 women
- 50–64 31,538 15,433 men · 16,104 women
Younger residents
31,289 residents in Berrien County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 9,942 4,985 boys · 4,958 girls
- 7–12 9,334 4,774 boys · 4,560 girls
- 3–7 6,987 3,635 boys · 3,352 girls
- 0–3 5,027 2,577 boys · 2,449 girls
About 11,309 residents in Berrien County (7.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Berrien County | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.2% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.5% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.0% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Berrien County are about the same as in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Berrien County | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.9% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.9% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Berrien County are about the same as in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 251,870 cigarettes a day, 7.6 million a month, or 91.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.8 million minutes a day and 1.0 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Berrien County is 76.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.07 lifetimes a day, or 25 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 | Berrien County | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.94 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Berrien County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Berrien County, MI Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Berrien County, MI is the 3rd largest of the 6 counties compared here, 153,288 residents against a local median of 111,917. Berrien County, MI sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these counties turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is uninsured, 7% below the local median at 6.4% against 6.9%. Berrien County, MI has the 3rd lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien County, MI | 153,288 | 76.8 yrs #4/6 | 6.4% #3/6 | 39.0% #4/6 |
| LaPorte County, IN | 111,917 | 75.6 yrs | 5.9% | 39.1% |
| Van Buren County, MI | 75,795 | 78.3 yrs | 7.0% | 40.6% |
| St. Joseph County, IN | 273,015 | 76.5 yrs | 7.1% | 38.5% |
| Porter County, IN | 174,798 | 77.7 yrs | 5.0% | 35.9% |
| Cass County, MI | 51,520 | 77.9 yrs | 6.9% | 35.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Berrien County, 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 Berrien County, Michigan.
How healthy is Berrien County, Michigan?
Berrien County, 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.
Is Berrien County, Michigan one of the healthiest counties in Michigan?
Berrien County ranks 52nd healthiest out of 83 counties in Michigan by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Berrien County, Michigan?
People in Berrien County, Michigan can expect to live 76.8 years on average, 1.5 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3.
What percentage of Berrien County, Michigan residents are uninsured?
6.4% of residents in Berrien County, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 1.5 points above the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Berrien County, Michigan?
39.0% of adults in Berrien County, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.3 points above the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Berrien County, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 251,870 cigarettes a day, 7.6 million a month, or 91.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.8 million minutes a day and 1.0 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Berrien County is 76.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.07 lifetimes a day, or 25 lifetimes a year.
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