Health Profile of Romulus, Michigan
Romulus 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
Romulus Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Romulus | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.9% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Romulus is 72.7 years, about 5.6 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.9%, lower 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
7,667 residents in Romulus are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 224 115 men · 110 women
- 75–84 823 351 men · 472 women
- 65–74 1,931 839 men · 1,092 women
- 50–64 4,687 2,104 men · 2,584 women
Younger residents
6,333 residents in Romulus are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,908 1,021 boys · 886 girls
- 7–12 1,891 1,065 boys · 825 girls
- 3–7 1,467 718 boys · 749 girls
- 0–3 1,067 399 boys · 669 girls
About 1,454 residents in Romulus (5.9% 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 | Romulus | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.2% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Romulus is about 26% lower than in Michigan. The rate of heart disease in Romulus is about 21% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Romulus | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.2% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.2% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Romulus are about the same as in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,815 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 470,963 minutes a day and 171.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Romulus is 72.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.50 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 | Romulus | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.19 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Romulus is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Romulus, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Romulus, MI is the smallest of the 5 cities compared here, 24,764 residents against a local median of 44,412. The measure that sets Romulus, MI apart most is uninsured: 3.9%, 30% below the local median of 5.5%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 3.8% on uninsured, so Romulus, MI sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Romulus, MI has the lowest uninsured of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romulus, MI | 24,764 | 72.7 yrs #4/5 | 3.9% #1/5 | 39.2% #4/5 |
| Inkster, MI | 25,428 | 71.9 yrs | 8.8% | 47.1% |
| Westland, MI | 83,629 | 75.6 yrs | 5.8% | 34.5% |
| Taylor, MI | 62,081 | 74.0 yrs | 5.3% | 35.7% |
| Garden City, MI | 26,743 | 75.8 yrs | 5.0% | 33.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Romulus, 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 Romulus, Michigan.
How healthy is Romulus, Michigan?
Romulus, 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 Romulus, Michigan?
People in Romulus, Michigan can expect to live 72.7 years on average, 5.6 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Romulus, Michigan?
3.9% of residents in Romulus, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 26 people, 1.0 points below the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
How common is obesity in Romulus, Michigan?
39.2% of adults in Romulus, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.5 points above the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Romulus, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,815 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 470,963 minutes a day and 171.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Romulus is 72.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.50 lifetimes a year.
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