Health Profile of Midland, Michigan
Midland 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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A
Midland Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Midland | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.9 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.1% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.0% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Midland is 80.9 years, about 2.6 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.1%, lower than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.0% of residents, lower than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,780 residents in Midland are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,236 511 men · 725 women
- 75–84 2,537 952 men · 1,586 women
- 65–74 3,620 1,629 men · 1,991 women
- 50–64 7,386 3,493 men · 3,894 women
Younger residents
8,652 residents in Midland are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,526 1,301 boys · 1,225 girls
- 7–12 2,587 1,276 boys · 1,311 girls
- 3–7 2,053 1,034 boys · 1,019 girls
- 0–3 1,486 806 boys · 680 girls
About 2,090 residents in Midland (5.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Midland | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.3% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Midland is about 25% lower than in Michigan. The rate of heart disease in Midland is about 22% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Midland | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.0% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.1% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Midland is about 23% lower than in Michigan. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Midland is about 20% lower than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 51,920 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 571,115 minutes a day and 208.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Midland is 80.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.90 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 | Midland | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.56 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Midland is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Midland, Michigan has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Michigan, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Midland, Michigan.
How healthy is Midland, Michigan?
Midland, Michigan has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Midland, Michigan?
People in Midland, Michigan can expect to live 80.9 years on average, 2.6 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Midland, Michigan?
4.1% of residents in Midland, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 25 people, 0.8 points below the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Midland, Michigan?
34.3% of adults in Midland, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.4 points below the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Midland, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 51,920 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 571,115 minutes a day and 208.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Midland is 80.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.90 lifetimes a year.
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