Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Southgate | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.6% | 5.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Southgate is 76.0 years, about 2.3 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Southgate is 3.6%, lower than the Michigan average of 5.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Southgate | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.7% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.4% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Southgate is about 17% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Southgate | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.6% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.3% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Southgate are about the same as in Michigan.
Air Quality
| Metric | Southgate | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.35 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Southgate is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Southgate, 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 Southgate, Michigan.
What is the health grade for Southgate, Michigan?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Southgate, Michigan.
What is the life expectancy in Southgate, Michigan?
The life expectancy in Southgate, Michigan is 76.0 years, lower than the Michigan average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Southgate, Michigan residents are uninsured?
3.6% of Southgate, Michigan residents are uninsured, lower than the Michigan average of 5.0%.
What percentage of Southgate, Michigan residents are obese?
33.4% of Southgate, Michigan residents are classified as obese, lower than the Michigan average of 37.7%.