Health Profile of Port Huron, Michigan
Port Huron 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
Port Huron Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Port Huron | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.6% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Port Huron is 72.7 years, about 5.6 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.6%, lower than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.5% of residents, higher than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,613 residents in Port Huron are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 792 271 men · 521 women
- 75–84 1,160 451 men · 709 women
- 65–74 2,583 1,097 men · 1,486 women
- 50–64 5,078 2,429 men · 2,649 women
Younger residents
6,178 residents in Port Huron are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,897 1,027 boys · 869 girls
- 7–12 1,707 923 boys · 785 girls
- 3–7 1,425 797 boys · 628 girls
- 0–3 1,148 668 boys · 480 girls
About 2,510 residents in Port Huron (8.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Port Huron | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.9% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.7% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Port Huron are about the same as in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Port Huron | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 26.6% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.2% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Port Huron is about 27% higher than in Michigan. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Port Huron is about 16% higher than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 59,694 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 656,630 minutes a day and 239.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Port Huron is 72.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.27 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 | Port Huron | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.55 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Port Huron is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Port Huron, 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 Port Huron, Michigan.
Is Port Huron, Michigan a healthy place to live?
Port Huron, 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 Port Huron, Michigan?
People in Port Huron, Michigan can expect to live 72.7 years on average, 5.6 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Port Huron, Michigan?
4.6% of residents in Port Huron, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 22 people, about the same as the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
How common is obesity in Port Huron, Michigan?
41.7% of adults in Port Huron, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 4.0 points above the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
What health issue is more common in Port Huron, Michigan than elsewhere?
Compared with Michigan as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 26.6%, about 27% higher than the Michigan rate of 20.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Port Huron, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 59,694 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 656,630 minutes a day and 239.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Port Huron is 72.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.27 lifetimes a year.
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