Health Profile of Norton Shores, Michigan
Norton Shores 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
Norton Shores Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Norton Shores | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.1% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Norton Shores is 79.3 years, about 0.9 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.1%, lower than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.2% of residents, lower than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,207 residents in Norton Shores are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 467 167 men · 300 women
- 75–84 1,328 572 men · 757 women
- 65–74 2,383 1,131 men · 1,252 women
- 50–64 4,029 1,852 men · 2,177 women
Younger residents
4,430 residents in Norton Shores are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,289 732 boys · 557 girls
- 7–12 1,293 699 boys · 594 girls
- 3–7 1,060 556 boys · 504 girls
- 0–3 788 413 boys · 376 girls
About 1,166 residents in Norton Shores (5.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Norton Shores | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.7% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.4% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.6% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Norton Shores are about the same as in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Norton Shores | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.1% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.1% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Norton Shores are about the same as in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,700 cigarettes a day, 921,008 a month, or 11.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 337,703 minutes a day and 123.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Norton Shores is 79.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.96 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 | Norton Shores | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.09 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Norton Shores is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Norton Shores, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Norton Shores, MI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Shores, MI | 20,639 | 79.3 yrs #1/2 | 3.1% #1/2 | 36.6% #1/2 |
| Muskegon, MI | 37,029 | 74.4 yrs | 6.5% | 44.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Norton Shores, 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 Norton Shores, Michigan.
How healthy is Norton Shores, Michigan?
Norton Shores, 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 Norton Shores, Michigan?
People in Norton Shores, Michigan can expect to live 79.3 years on average, 0.9 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3.
What percentage of Norton Shores, Michigan residents are uninsured?
3.1% of residents in Norton Shores, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 32 people, 1.8 points below the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
How common is obesity in Norton Shores, Michigan?
36.6% of adults in Norton Shores, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.1 points below the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Norton Shores, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,700 cigarettes a day, 921,008 a month, or 11.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 337,703 minutes a day and 123.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Norton Shores is 79.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.96 lifetimes a year.
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