Health Profile of Holland, Michigan
Holland 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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B
Holland Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Holland | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.9% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Holland is 79.3 years, about 0.9 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is about the same as in Michigan, at 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.2% of residents, lower than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,260 residents in Holland are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,162 398 men · 764 women
- 75–84 1,774 734 men · 1,041 women
- 65–74 2,393 1,055 men · 1,338 women
- 50–64 4,930 2,429 men · 2,502 women
Younger residents
6,921 residents in Holland are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,901 927 boys · 974 girls
- 7–12 2,051 1,077 boys · 973 girls
- 3–7 1,716 906 boys · 810 girls
- 0–3 1,253 638 boys · 615 girls
About 2,115 residents in Holland (6.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Holland | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.8% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Holland is about 26% lower than in Michigan. The rate of diabetes in Holland is about 21% lower than in Michigan. The rate of cancer in Holland is about 18% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Holland | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.4% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.8% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Holland is about 22% lower than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 44,353 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 487,885 minutes a day and 178.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Holland is 79.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.27 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 | Holland | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.08 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Holland is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Holland, 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 Holland, Michigan.
What is the health grade for Holland, Michigan?
Holland, Michigan has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Holland, Michigan?
People in Holland, Michigan can expect to live 79.3 years on average, 0.9 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Holland, Michigan?
4.9% of residents in Holland, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 21 people, about the same as the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Holland, Michigan?
32.8% of adults in Holland, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.9 points below the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Holland, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 44,353 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 487,885 minutes a day and 178.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Holland is 79.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.27 lifetimes a year.
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