Health Profile of Newaygo County, Michigan
Newaygo County 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
Newaygo County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Newaygo County | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.2% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Newaygo County is 78.1 years, about 0.3 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2%, higher than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.4% of residents, higher than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
20,563 residents in Newaygo County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,068 414 men · 654 women
- 75–84 2,823 1,314 men · 1,509 women
- 65–74 5,735 2,905 men · 2,830 women
- 50–64 10,937 5,616 men · 5,321 women
Younger residents
10,887 residents in Newaygo County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,442 1,743 boys · 1,699 girls
- 7–12 3,293 1,713 boys · 1,580 girls
- 3–7 2,461 1,240 boys · 1,221 girls
- 0–3 1,691 804 boys · 887 girls
About 2,884 residents in Newaygo County (5.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Newaygo County | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.2% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.3% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Newaygo County are about the same as in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Newaygo County | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.7% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.6% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Newaygo County are about the same as in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 90,074 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 990,810 minutes a day and 361.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Newaygo County is 78.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.82 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 | Newaygo County | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.01 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Newaygo County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Newaygo County, MI Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Newaygo County, MI is the 3rd largest of the 6 counties compared here, 50,792 residents against a local median of 41,242. Newaygo County, MI's uninsured, at 6.2%, runs 20% below the 7.8% typical of the counties around it. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 4.5% on uninsured, so Newaygo County, MI sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Newaygo County, MI has the 2nd lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newaygo County, MI | 50,792 | 78.1 yrs #5/6 | 6.2% #2/6 | 40.3% #4/6 |
| Lake County, MI | 11,301 | 78.4 yrs | 7.3% | 40.6% |
| Mecosta County, MI | 41,242 | 77.8 yrs | 7.8% | 35.3% |
| Kent County, MI | 662,843 | 79.7 yrs | 4.8% | 35.6% |
| Osceola County, MI | 23,226 | 78.3 yrs | 9.3% | 38.6% |
| Montcalm County, MI | 67,816 | 78.7 yrs | 8.9% | 40.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Newaygo County, 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 Newaygo County, Michigan.
How healthy is Newaygo County, Michigan?
Newaygo County, 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.
Is Newaygo County, Michigan one of the healthiest counties in Michigan?
Newaygo County ranks 54th healthiest out of 83 counties in Michigan by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the life expectancy in Newaygo County, Michigan?
People in Newaygo County, Michigan can expect to live 78.1 years on average, about the same as the Michigan average of 78.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Newaygo County, Michigan?
6.2% of residents in Newaygo County, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 1.3 points above the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
How common is obesity in Newaygo County, Michigan?
40.3% of adults in Newaygo County, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 2.6 points above the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Newaygo County, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 90,074 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 990,810 minutes a day and 361.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Newaygo County is 78.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.82 lifetimes a year.
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