Health Profile of Rochester Hills, Michigan
Rochester Hills 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
Rochester Hills Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Rochester Hills | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.2 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.9% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Rochester Hills is 81.2 years, about 2.9 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 2.9%, lower than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.1% of residents, lower than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
28,026 residents in Rochester Hills are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,634 509 men · 1,125 women
- 75–84 3,842 1,587 men · 2,256 women
- 65–74 7,213 3,504 men · 3,709 women
- 50–64 15,337 7,639 men · 7,698 women
Younger residents
16,253 residents in Rochester Hills are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,329 2,561 boys · 2,768 girls
- 7–12 5,051 2,498 boys · 2,553 girls
- 3–7 3,508 1,753 boys · 1,755 girls
- 0–3 2,365 1,197 boys · 1,168 girls
About 2,819 residents in Rochester Hills (3.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Rochester Hills | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.7% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Rochester Hills is about 34% lower than in Michigan. The rate of diabetes in Rochester Hills is about 29% lower than in Michigan. The rate of obesity in Rochester Hills is about 21% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Rochester Hills | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.9% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.2% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Rochester Hills is about 43% lower than in Michigan. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Rochester Hills is about 28% lower than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 71,789 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 26.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 789,675 minutes a day and 288.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rochester Hills is 81.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.75 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 | Rochester Hills | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.44 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Rochester Hills is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Rochester Hills, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Rochester Hills, MI compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Hills, MI | 77,315 | 81.2 yrs #2/3 | 2.9% #2/3 | 29.7% #2/3 |
| Troy, MI | 87,876 | 81.4 yrs | 2.8% | 28.5% |
| Auburn Hills, MI | 24,784 | 78.2 yrs | 5.7% | 32.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rochester Hills, 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 Rochester Hills, Michigan.
What is the health grade for Rochester Hills, Michigan?
Rochester Hills, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Rochester Hills, Michigan?
People in Rochester Hills, Michigan can expect to live 81.2 years on average, 2.9 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3.
What percentage of Rochester Hills, Michigan residents are uninsured?
2.9% of residents in Rochester Hills, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 35 people, 2.0 points below the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
What percentage of Rochester Hills, Michigan residents are obese?
29.7% of adults in Rochester Hills, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 8.0 points below the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Rochester Hills, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 71,789 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 26.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 789,675 minutes a day and 288.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rochester Hills is 81.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.75 lifetimes a year.
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