Health Profile of Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw 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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D
Saginaw Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Saginaw | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.6 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.4% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 27.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Saginaw is 72.6 years, about 5.7 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 7.4%, higher than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 27.7% of residents, higher than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,747 residents in Saginaw are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 731 283 men · 448 women
- 75–84 1,611 604 men · 1,007 women
- 65–74 3,289 1,468 men · 1,821 women
- 50–64 8,115 3,739 men · 4,376 women
Younger residents
10,806 residents in Saginaw are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,157 1,577 boys · 1,580 girls
- 7–12 3,105 1,576 boys · 1,529 girls
- 3–7 2,562 1,361 boys · 1,201 girls
- 0–3 1,982 1,094 boys · 888 girls
About 3,019 residents in Saginaw (6.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Saginaw | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 18.0% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.1% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 51.8% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Saginaw is about 49% higher than in Michigan. The rate of obesity in Saginaw is about 37% higher than in Michigan. The rate of cancer in Saginaw is about 28% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Saginaw | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 29.7% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.9% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Saginaw is about 54% higher than in Michigan. The rate of smoking in Saginaw is about 42% higher than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 96,392 cigarettes a day, 2.9 million a month, or 35.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 387.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Saginaw is 72.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 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 | Saginaw | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.42 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Saginaw is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Saginaw, Michigan has an overall health index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Michigan, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Saginaw, Michigan.
How healthy is Saginaw, Michigan?
Saginaw, Michigan has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Saginaw, Michigan?
People in Saginaw, Michigan can expect to live 72.6 years on average, 5.7 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Saginaw, Michigan?
7.4% of residents in Saginaw, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 2.5 points above the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
How common is obesity in Saginaw, Michigan?
51.8% of adults in Saginaw, Michigan are classified as obese, about 5 in 10, 14.1 points above the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
What health issue is more common in Saginaw, Michigan than elsewhere?
Compared with Michigan as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 34.9%, about 54% higher than the Michigan rate of 22.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Saginaw, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 96,392 cigarettes a day, 2.9 million a month, or 35.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 387.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Saginaw is 72.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 lifetimes a year.
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