Health Profile of Southfield, Michigan
Southfield 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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B
Southfield Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Southfield | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.3 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.8% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Southfield is 77.3 years, about 1.1 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.8%, lower than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.9% of residents, higher than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
30,628 residents in Southfield are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,246 689 men · 1,557 women
- 75–84 4,365 1,661 men · 2,704 women
- 65–74 8,523 3,664 men · 4,859 women
- 50–64 15,495 6,655 men · 8,840 women
Younger residents
14,020 residents in Southfield are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,465 2,306 boys · 2,159 girls
- 7–12 3,858 1,993 boys · 1,865 girls
- 3–7 3,169 1,677 boys · 1,492 girls
- 0–3 2,528 1,287 boys · 1,240 girls
About 5,395 residents in Southfield (7.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Southfield | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.4% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.7% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Southfield is about 19% higher than in Michigan. The rate of heart disease in Southfield is about 19% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Southfield | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.2% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.4% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Southfield is about 27% lower than in Michigan. The rate of binge drinking in Southfield is about 25% lower than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 94,826 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 34.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 380.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Southfield is 77.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.38 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 | Southfield | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.21 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Southfield is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Southfield, Michigan has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Michigan, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Southfield, Michigan.
How healthy is Southfield, Michigan?
Southfield, Michigan has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Southfield, Michigan?
People in Southfield, Michigan can expect to live 77.3 years on average, 1.1 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3.
What percentage of Southfield, Michigan residents are uninsured?
3.8% of residents in Southfield, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 26 people, 1.1 points below the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
How common is obesity in Southfield, Michigan?
40.7% of adults in Southfield, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 3.0 points above the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Southfield, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 94,826 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 34.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 380.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Southfield is 77.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.38 lifetimes a year.
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