Health Profile of Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon 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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C
Muskegon Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Muskegon | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.4 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.5% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Muskegon is 74.4 years, about 4.0 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 6.5%, higher than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.7% of residents, higher than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,095 residents in Muskegon are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 747 202 men · 545 women
- 75–84 1,375 530 men · 845 women
- 65–74 2,656 1,163 men · 1,492 women
- 50–64 6,318 3,384 men · 2,934 women
Younger residents
8,202 residents in Muskegon are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,492 1,277 boys · 1,216 girls
- 7–12 2,440 1,200 boys · 1,240 girls
- 3–7 1,848 885 boys · 963 girls
- 0–3 1,421 718 boys · 703 girls
About 2,263 residents in Muskegon (6.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Muskegon | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.5% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 44.4% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Muskegon is about 23% lower than in Michigan. The rate of diabetes in Muskegon is about 20% higher than in Michigan. The rate of obesity in Muskegon is about 18% higher than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Muskegon | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 26.8% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.6% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Muskegon is about 31% higher than in Michigan. The rate of smoking in Muskegon is about 28% higher than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 76,501 cigarettes a day, 2.3 million a month, or 27.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 841,510 minutes a day and 307.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Muskegon is 74.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.86 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 | Muskegon | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.05 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Muskegon is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Muskegon, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Muskegon, MI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon, MI | 37,029 | 74.4 yrs #2/2 | 6.5% #2/2 | 44.4% #2/2 |
| Norton Shores, MI | 20,639 | 79.3 yrs | 3.1% | 36.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Muskegon, Michigan has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Michigan, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Muskegon, Michigan.
Is Muskegon, Michigan a healthy place to live?
Muskegon, Michigan has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Muskegon, Michigan?
People in Muskegon, Michigan can expect to live 74.4 years on average, 4.0 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3.
What percentage of Muskegon, Michigan residents are uninsured?
6.5% of residents in Muskegon, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, 1.6 points above the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
How common is obesity in Muskegon, Michigan?
44.4% of adults in Muskegon, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 6.7 points above the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
What health issue is more common in Muskegon, Michigan than elsewhere?
Compared with Michigan as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 29.6%, about 31% higher than the Michigan rate of 22.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Muskegon, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 76,501 cigarettes a day, 2.3 million a month, or 27.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 841,510 minutes a day and 307.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Muskegon is 74.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.86 lifetimes a year.
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