Health Profile of Eastpointe, Michigan
Eastpointe 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
Eastpointe Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Eastpointe | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.9 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.3% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Eastpointe is 72.9 years, about 5.4 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 6.3%, higher than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.7% of residents, higher than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,540 residents in Eastpointe are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 542 164 men · 378 women
- 75–84 1,105 425 men · 680 women
- 65–74 2,549 1,067 men · 1,483 women
- 50–64 6,345 3,114 men · 3,230 women
Younger residents
7,671 residents in Eastpointe are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,524 1,407 boys · 1,117 girls
- 7–12 2,231 1,169 boys · 1,061 girls
- 3–7 1,677 796 boys · 881 girls
- 0–3 1,240 537 boys · 703 girls
About 2,091 residents in Eastpointe (6.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Eastpointe | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.0% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Eastpointe is about 19% lower than in Michigan. The rate of heart disease in Eastpointe is about 18% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Eastpointe | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.9% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.4% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Eastpointe are about the same as in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 56,422 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 620,641 minutes a day and 226.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Eastpointe is 72.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.91 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 | Eastpointe | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.90 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Eastpointe is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Eastpointe, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Eastpointe, MI compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastpointe, MI | 33,982 | 72.9 yrs #3/3 | 6.3% #3/3 | 41.0% #3/3 |
| Roseville, MI | 47,149 | 73.6 yrs | 5.3% | 39.1% |
| St. Clair Shores, MI | 56,891 | 77.4 yrs | 4.2% | 35.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Eastpointe, 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 Eastpointe, Michigan.
How healthy is Eastpointe, Michigan?
Eastpointe, 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.
How long do people live in Eastpointe, Michigan?
People in Eastpointe, Michigan can expect to live 72.9 years on average, 5.4 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Eastpointe, Michigan?
6.3% of residents in Eastpointe, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 1.4 points above the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Eastpointe, Michigan?
41.0% of adults in Eastpointe, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 3.3 points above the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Eastpointe, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 56,422 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 620,641 minutes a day and 226.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Eastpointe is 72.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.91 lifetimes a year.
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