Health Profile of Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak 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
Royal Oak Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Royal Oak | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.3% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Royal Oak is 78.4 years, about 0.1 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 2.3%, lower than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.1% of residents, lower than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
19,070 residents in Royal Oak are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,071 357 men · 714 women
- 75–84 2,444 990 men · 1,454 women
- 65–74 4,907 2,305 men · 2,602 women
- 50–64 10,648 5,246 men · 5,402 women
Younger residents
8,356 residents in Royal Oak are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,079 1,079 boys · 999 girls
- 7–12 2,222 1,059 boys · 1,164 girls
- 3–7 2,190 1,070 boys · 1,120 girls
- 0–3 1,865 951 boys · 914 girls
About 2,630 residents in Royal Oak (4.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Royal Oak | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.2% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Royal Oak is about 43% lower than in Michigan. The rate of diabetes in Royal Oak is about 41% lower than in Michigan. The rate of obesity in Royal Oak is about 20% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Royal Oak | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.0% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 14.7% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Royal Oak is about 42% lower than in Michigan. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Royal Oak is about 35% lower than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,854 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 647,395 minutes a day and 236.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Royal Oak is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.73 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 | Royal Oak | 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 Royal Oak is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Royal Oak, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Royal Oak, MI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak, MI | 57,530 | 78.4 yrs #1/2 | 2.3% #1/2 | 30.2% #1/2 |
| Madison Heights, MI | 28,434 | 75.6 yrs | 8.3% | 34.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak, Michigan.
What is the health grade for Royal Oak, Michigan?
Royal Oak, 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 average lifespan in Royal Oak, Michigan?
People in Royal Oak, Michigan can expect to live 78.4 years on average, about the same as the Michigan average of 78.3.
What percentage of Royal Oak, Michigan residents are uninsured?
2.3% of residents in Royal Oak, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 43 people, 2.6 points below the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Royal Oak, Michigan?
30.2% of adults in Royal Oak, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 7.5 points below the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Royal Oak, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,854 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 647,395 minutes a day and 236.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Royal Oak is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.73 lifetimes a year.
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