Health Profile of Hamtramck, Michigan
Hamtramck 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
Hamtramck Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hamtramck | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.1 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.6% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 26.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hamtramck is 75.1 years, about 3.3 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 10.6%, higher than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 26.7% of residents, higher than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,100 residents in Hamtramck are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 239 59 men · 180 women
- 75–84 526 205 men · 321 women
- 65–74 1,429 603 men · 826 women
- 50–64 3,906 2,146 men · 1,760 women
Younger residents
8,517 residents in Hamtramck are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,446 1,349 boys · 1,097 girls
- 7–12 2,555 1,308 boys · 1,247 girls
- 3–7 2,034 1,047 boys · 987 girls
- 0–3 1,483 802 boys · 682 girls
About 761 residents in Hamtramck (2.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hamtramck | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.6% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.7% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.0% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Hamtramck is about 39% lower than in Michigan. The rate of diabetes in Hamtramck is about 21% higher than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hamtramck | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 32.3% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.4% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Hamtramck is about 55% higher than in Michigan. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Hamtramck is about 52% higher than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,897 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 636,865 minutes a day and 232.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hamtramck is 75.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.89 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 | Hamtramck | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.40 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hamtramck is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Hamtramck, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hamtramck, MI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamtramck, MI | 27,670 | 75.1 yrs #1/2 | 10.6% #2/2 | 39.0% #1/2 |
| Detroit, MI | 638,394 | 72.1 yrs | 7.4% | 48.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hamtramck, 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 Hamtramck, Michigan.
What is the health grade for Hamtramck, Michigan?
Hamtramck, 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 average lifespan in Hamtramck, Michigan?
People in Hamtramck, Michigan can expect to live 75.1 years on average, 3.3 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Hamtramck, Michigan?
10.6% of residents in Hamtramck, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 5.7 points above the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
How common is obesity in Hamtramck, Michigan?
39.0% of adults in Hamtramck, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.3 points above the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
What is the biggest health concern in Hamtramck, Michigan?
Compared with Michigan as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 32.3%, about 55% higher than the Michigan rate of 20.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hamtramck, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,897 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 636,865 minutes a day and 232.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hamtramck is 75.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.89 lifetimes a year.
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