Health Profile of Madison Heights, Michigan
Madison Heights 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
Madison Heights Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Madison Heights | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.6 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.3% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.6% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Madison Heights is 75.6 years, about 2.7 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 8.3%, higher than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.6% of residents, lower than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,972 residents in Madison Heights are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 656 248 men · 408 women
- 75–84 1,325 566 men · 759 women
- 65–74 2,502 981 men · 1,521 women
- 50–64 5,489 2,707 men · 2,782 women
Younger residents
4,591 residents in Madison Heights are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,413 714 boys · 699 girls
- 7–12 1,268 623 boys · 645 girls
- 3–7 1,035 498 boys · 537 girls
- 0–3 874 428 boys · 446 girls
About 1,884 residents in Madison Heights (6.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Madison Heights | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.2% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.9% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Madison Heights is about 21% lower than in Michigan. The rate of cancer in Madison Heights is about 16% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Madison Heights | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.7% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.6% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Madison Heights are about the same as in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,680 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 524,477 minutes a day and 191.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Madison Heights is 75.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.81 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 | Madison Heights | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.18 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Madison Heights is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Madison Heights, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Madison Heights, MI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Heights, MI | 28,434 | 75.6 yrs #2/2 | 8.3% #2/2 | 34.9% #2/2 |
| Royal Oak, MI | 57,530 | 78.4 yrs | 2.3% | 30.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Madison Heights, 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 Madison Heights, Michigan.
How healthy is Madison Heights, Michigan?
Madison Heights, 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 Madison Heights, Michigan?
People in Madison Heights, Michigan can expect to live 75.6 years on average, 2.7 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Madison Heights, Michigan?
8.3% of residents in Madison Heights, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 3.4 points above the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
How common is obesity in Madison Heights, Michigan?
34.9% of adults in Madison Heights, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.8 points below the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Madison Heights, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,680 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 524,477 minutes a day and 191.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Madison Heights is 75.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.81 lifetimes a year.
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