Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Garden City | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.4% | 5.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Garden City is 75.8 years, about 2.5 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Garden City is 5.4%, higher than the Michigan average of 5.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Garden City | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.8% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Garden City is about 20% lower than in Michigan. The rate of heart disease in Garden City is about 17% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Garden City | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.3% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.2% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Garden City are about the same as in Michigan.
Air Quality
| Metric | Garden City | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.33 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Garden City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Garden City, Michigan has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Michigan, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Garden City, Michigan.
What is the health grade for Garden City, Michigan?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Garden City, Michigan.
What is the life expectancy in Garden City, Michigan?
The life expectancy in Garden City, Michigan is 75.8 years, lower than the Michigan average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Garden City, Michigan residents are uninsured?
5.4% of Garden City, Michigan residents are uninsured, higher than the Michigan average of 5.0%.
What percentage of Garden City, Michigan residents are obese?
33.8% of Garden City, Michigan residents are classified as obese, lower than the Michigan average of 37.7%.