Health Profile of Burton, Michigan
Burton 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
Burton Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Burton | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.0 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.8% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Burton is 75.0 years, about 3.3 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 5.8%, higher than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.2% of residents, higher than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,833 residents in Burton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 714 245 men · 469 women
- 75–84 1,444 588 men · 856 women
- 65–74 2,667 1,179 men · 1,488 women
- 50–64 6,009 2,738 men · 3,270 women
Younger residents
6,138 residents in Burton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,818 904 boys · 914 girls
- 7–12 1,727 933 boys · 795 girls
- 3–7 1,447 755 boys · 691 girls
- 0–3 1,146 543 boys · 603 girls
About 2,155 residents in Burton (7.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Burton | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.1% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.3% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Burton are about the same as in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Burton | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.1% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.7% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Burton is about 15% higher than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,096 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 628,056 minutes a day and 229.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Burton is 75.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.81 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 | Burton | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.99 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Burton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Burton, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Burton, MI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton, MI | 29,500 | 75.0 yrs #1/2 | 5.8% #2/2 | 41.3% #1/2 |
| Flint, MI | 80,168 | 71.9 yrs | 5.4% | 52.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Burton, 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 Burton, Michigan.
Is Burton, Michigan a healthy place to live?
Burton, 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 Burton, Michigan?
People in Burton, Michigan can expect to live 75.0 years on average, 3.3 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3.
What percentage of Burton, Michigan residents are uninsured?
5.8% of residents in Burton, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 0.9 points above the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
How common is obesity in Burton, Michigan?
41.3% of adults in Burton, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 3.6 points above the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Burton, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,096 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 628,056 minutes a day and 229.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Burton is 75.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.81 lifetimes a year.
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