Health Profile of Forest Hills, Michigan
Forest Hills 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+
Forest Hills Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Forest Hills | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.8 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.1% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Forest Hills is 83.8 years, about 5.5 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 1.1%, lower than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.9% of residents, lower than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,878 residents in Forest Hills are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 333 136 men · 197 women
- 75–84 1,266 628 men · 638 women
- 65–74 2,337 1,176 men · 1,161 women
- 50–64 5,942 2,909 men · 3,033 women
Younger residents
7,624 residents in Forest Hills are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,583 1,300 boys · 1,283 girls
- 7–12 2,343 1,117 boys · 1,227 girls
- 3–7 1,578 795 boys · 783 girls
- 0–3 1,119 627 boys · 492 girls
About 434 residents in Forest Hills (1.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Forest Hills | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.7% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.8% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Forest Hills is about 40% lower than in Michigan. The rate of diabetes in Forest Hills is about 34% lower than in Michigan. The rate of obesity in Forest Hills is about 18% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Forest Hills | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.8% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 11.1% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Forest Hills is about 51% lower than in Michigan. The rate of smoking in Forest Hills is about 48% lower than in Michigan. The rate of binge drinking in Forest Hills is about 16% higher than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 21,328 cigarettes a day, 639,853 a month, or 7.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 234,613 minutes a day and 85.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Forest Hills is 83.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 1.94 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 | Forest Hills | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.86 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Forest Hills is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Forest Hills, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Forest Hills, MI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills, MI | 27,933 | 83.8 yrs #1/2 | 1.1% #1/2 | 30.8% #1/2 |
| Kentwood, MI | 54,971 | 78.9 yrs | 3.8% | 35.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills, Michigan.
Is Forest Hills, Michigan a healthy place to live?
Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills, Michigan?
People in Forest Hills, Michigan can expect to live 83.8 years on average, 5.5 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3.
What percentage of Forest Hills, Michigan residents are uninsured?
1.1% of residents in Forest Hills, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 88 people, 3.8 points below the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Forest Hills, Michigan?
30.8% of adults in Forest Hills, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.9 points below the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Forest Hills, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 21,328 cigarettes a day, 639,853 a month, or 7.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 234,613 minutes a day and 85.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Forest Hills is 83.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 1.94 lifetimes a year.
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