Health Profile of Kentwood, Michigan
Kentwood 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
Kentwood Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Kentwood | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.8% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Kentwood is 78.9 years, about 0.6 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.8%, lower than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.1% of residents, lower than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,181 residents in Kentwood are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,079 386 men · 692 women
- 75–84 2,096 862 men · 1,235 women
- 65–74 3,941 1,711 men · 2,230 women
- 50–64 9,065 4,220 men · 4,846 women
Younger residents
12,654 residents in Kentwood are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,359 1,685 boys · 1,674 girls
- 7–12 3,963 2,093 boys · 1,870 girls
- 3–7 3,169 1,670 boys · 1,499 girls
- 0–3 2,163 1,100 boys · 1,063 girls
About 2,220 residents in Kentwood (4.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Kentwood | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.3% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Kentwood is about 29% lower than in Michigan. The rate of cancer in Kentwood is about 25% lower than in Michigan. The rate of diabetes in Kentwood is about 17% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Kentwood | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.1% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.6% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Kentwood is about 18% lower than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 76,090 cigarettes a day, 2.3 million a month, or 27.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 836,985 minutes a day and 305.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kentwood is 78.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.37 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 | Kentwood | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.91 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Kentwood is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Kentwood, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Kentwood, MI compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentwood, MI | 54,971 | 78.9 yrs #1/3 | 3.8% #1/3 | 35.3% #1/3 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 196,641 | 78.2 yrs | 7.3% | 37.8% |
| Wyoming, MI | 77,126 | 78.2 yrs | 5.9% | 37.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Kentwood, 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 Kentwood, Michigan.
Is Kentwood, Michigan a healthy place to live?
Kentwood, 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 Kentwood, Michigan?
People in Kentwood, Michigan can expect to live 78.9 years on average, 0.6 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Kentwood, Michigan?
3.8% of residents in Kentwood, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 26 people, 1.1 points below the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
How common is obesity in Kentwood, Michigan?
35.3% of adults in Kentwood, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.4 points below the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Kentwood, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 76,090 cigarettes a day, 2.3 million a month, or 27.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 836,985 minutes a day and 305.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kentwood is 78.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.37 lifetimes a year.
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