Health Profile of East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing 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+
East Lansing Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | East Lansing | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.9% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.6% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in East Lansing is 80.2 years, about 1.8 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 6.9%, higher than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.6% of residents, lower than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,066 residents in East Lansing are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 738 298 men · 440 women
- 75–84 1,252 492 men · 760 women
- 65–74 1,957 858 men · 1,100 women
- 50–64 3,119 1,389 men · 1,730 women
Younger residents
3,723 residents in East Lansing are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,116 526 boys · 589 girls
- 7–12 1,074 532 boys · 542 girls
- 3–7 895 482 boys · 413 girls
- 0–3 639 362 boys · 277 girls
About 1,295 residents in East Lansing (2.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | East Lansing | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 4.7% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 2.8% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 2.9% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 25.0% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in East Lansing is about 63% lower than in Michigan. The rate of heart disease in East Lansing is about 63% lower than in Michigan. The rate of diabetes in East Lansing is about 61% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | East Lansing | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.5% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.0% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.2% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in East Lansing is about 35% lower than in Michigan. The rate of binge drinking in East Lansing is about 32% higher than in Michigan. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in East Lansing is about 24% lower than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 54,614 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 600,755 minutes a day and 219.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in East Lansing is 80.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.20 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 | East Lansing | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.71 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in East Lansing is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
East Lansing, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How East Lansing, MI compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lansing, MI | 44,400 | 80.2 yrs #2/3 | 6.9% #3/3 | 25.0% #1/3 |
| Okemos, MI | 26,794 | 82.6 yrs | 2.8% | 26.5% |
| Lansing, MI | 106,034 | 75.8 yrs | 5.7% | 36.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, East Lansing, 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 East Lansing, Michigan.
What is the health grade for East Lansing, Michigan?
East Lansing, 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.
How long do people live in East Lansing, Michigan?
People in East Lansing, Michigan can expect to live 80.2 years on average, 1.8 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3.
What is the uninsured rate in East Lansing, Michigan?
6.9% of residents in East Lansing, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 2.0 points above the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
How common is obesity in East Lansing, Michigan?
25.0% of adults in East Lansing, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 12.7 points below the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
What health issue is more common in East Lansing, Michigan than elsewhere?
Compared with Michigan as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 24.0%, about 32% higher than the Michigan rate of 18.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in East Lansing, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 54,614 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 600,755 minutes a day and 219.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in East Lansing is 80.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.20 lifetimes a year.
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