Health Profile of Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo 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
Kalamazoo Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Kalamazoo | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.1% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Kalamazoo is 77.4 years, about 0.9 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 6.1%, higher than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.8% of residents, higher than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,840 residents in Kalamazoo are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,234 345 men · 889 women
- 75–84 2,248 877 men · 1,371 women
- 65–74 4,187 1,841 men · 2,346 women
- 50–64 9,171 4,401 men · 4,770 women
Younger residents
12,942 residents in Kalamazoo are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,611 1,873 boys · 1,738 girls
- 7–12 3,671 1,845 boys · 1,827 girls
- 3–7 3,156 1,572 boys · 1,584 girls
- 0–3 2,504 1,257 boys · 1,247 girls
About 2,872 residents in Kalamazoo (3.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Kalamazoo | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.9% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Kalamazoo is about 32% lower than in Michigan. The rate of heart disease in Kalamazoo is about 27% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Kalamazoo | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.8% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.0% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Kalamazoo are about the same as in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 129,659 cigarettes a day, 3.9 million a month, or 47.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 520.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kalamazoo is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 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 | Kalamazoo | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.93 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Kalamazoo is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Kalamazoo, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Kalamazoo, MI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo, MI | 73,365 | 77.4 yrs #2/2 | 6.1% #2/2 | 41.9% #2/2 |
| Portage, MI | 49,224 | 80.0 yrs | 4.9% | 36.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Kalamazoo, 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 Kalamazoo, Michigan.
What is the health grade for Kalamazoo, Michigan?
Kalamazoo, 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 average lifespan in Kalamazoo, Michigan?
People in Kalamazoo, Michigan can expect to live 77.4 years on average, 0.9 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Kalamazoo, Michigan?
6.1% of residents in Kalamazoo, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 1.2 points above the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
What percentage of Kalamazoo, Michigan residents are obese?
41.9% of adults in Kalamazoo, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 4.2 points above the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Kalamazoo, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 129,659 cigarettes a day, 3.9 million a month, or 47.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 520.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kalamazoo is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 lifetimes a year.
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