Health Profile of Huron County, Michigan
Huron County 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
Huron County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Huron County | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.8% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Huron County is 77.9 years, about 0.5 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.8%, lower than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.9% of residents, higher than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,870 residents in Huron County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,006 345 men · 661 women
- 75–84 2,346 1,081 men · 1,265 women
- 65–74 4,479 2,194 men · 2,285 women
- 50–64 7,039 3,512 men · 3,528 women
Younger residents
5,711 residents in Huron County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,801 972 boys · 829 girls
- 7–12 1,761 867 boys · 894 girls
- 3–7 1,283 590 boys · 693 girls
- 0–3 866 415 boys · 451 girls
About 2,546 residents in Huron County (8.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Huron County | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.7% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.0% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.8% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Huron County is about 16% higher than in Michigan. The rate of heart disease in Huron County is about 16% higher than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Huron County | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.0% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.6% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Huron County are about the same as in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 52,851 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 581,357 minutes a day and 212.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Huron County is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.19 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 | Huron County | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.29 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Huron County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Huron County, MI Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Huron County, MI is the 4th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 31,113 residents against a local median of 40,462. Huron County, MI sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these counties turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is obesity, 9% below the local median at 34.8% against 38.2%. Huron County, MI has the lowest obesity of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huron County, MI | 31,113 | 77.9 yrs #4/6 | 4.8% #5/6 | 34.8% #1/6 |
| Iosco County, MI | 25,347 | 76.1 yrs | 4.6% | 40.8% |
| Sanilac County, MI | 40,462 | 78.7 yrs | 7.8% | 38.2% |
| Tuscola County, MI | 52,980 | 78.2 yrs | 4.6% | 35.9% |
| Alcona County, MI | 10,397 | 76.5 yrs | 3.9% | 37.7% |
| Lapeer County, MI | 88,837 | 78.0 yrs | 4.8% | 39.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Huron County, 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 Huron County, Michigan.
What is the health grade for Huron County, Michigan?
Huron County, 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.
Is Huron County, Michigan one of the healthiest counties in Michigan?
Huron County ranks 47th healthiest out of 83 counties in Michigan by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the average lifespan in Huron County, Michigan?
People in Huron County, Michigan can expect to live 77.9 years on average, about the same as the Michigan average of 78.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Huron County, Michigan?
4.8% of residents in Huron County, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 21 people, about the same as the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
What percentage of Huron County, Michigan residents are obese?
34.8% of adults in Huron County, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.9 points below the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Huron County, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 52,851 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 581,357 minutes a day and 212.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Huron County is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.19 lifetimes a year.
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