Health Profile of Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham 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+
Birmingham Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Birmingham | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.3% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Birmingham is 81.5 years, about 3.1 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 1.3%, lower than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.3% of residents, lower than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,010 residents in Birmingham are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 491 180 men · 311 women
- 75–84 937 426 men · 511 women
- 65–74 1,980 995 men · 985 women
- 50–64 4,602 2,207 men · 2,395 women
Younger residents
5,031 residents in Birmingham are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,465 754 boys · 712 girls
- 7–12 1,497 822 boys · 675 girls
- 3–7 1,194 643 boys · 550 girls
- 0–3 875 454 boys · 421 girls
About 768 residents in Birmingham (3.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Birmingham | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.3% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.7% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Birmingham is about 39% lower than in Michigan. The rate of diabetes in Birmingham is about 37% lower than in Michigan. The rate of obesity in Birmingham is about 21% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Birmingham | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.7% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 13.2% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Birmingham is about 53% lower than in Michigan. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Birmingham is about 41% lower than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 15,364 cigarettes a day, 460,916 a month, or 5.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 169,002 minutes a day and 61.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Birmingham is 81.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.44 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 | Birmingham | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.00 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Birmingham is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Birmingham, 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 Birmingham, Michigan.
What is the health grade for Birmingham, Michigan?
Birmingham, 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 life expectancy in Birmingham, Michigan?
People in Birmingham, Michigan can expect to live 81.5 years on average, 3.1 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Birmingham, Michigan?
1.3% of residents in Birmingham, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 78 people, 3.6 points below the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
How common is obesity in Birmingham, Michigan?
29.7% of adults in Birmingham, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 8.0 points below the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Birmingham, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 15,364 cigarettes a day, 460,916 a month, or 5.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 169,002 minutes a day and 61.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Birmingham is 81.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.44 lifetimes a year.
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