Health Profile of St. Clair Shores, Michigan
St. Clair Shores 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
St. Clair Shores Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | St. Clair Shores | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.2% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in St. Clair Shores is 77.4 years, about 0.9 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.2%, lower than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.8% of residents, lower than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
23,755 residents in St. Clair Shores are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,863 570 men · 1,292 women
- 75–84 3,552 1,402 men · 2,150 women
- 65–74 6,009 2,722 men · 3,287 women
- 50–64 12,331 6,007 men · 6,324 women
Younger residents
9,752 residents in St. Clair Shores are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,834 1,430 boys · 1,404 girls
- 7–12 2,731 1,356 boys · 1,375 girls
- 3–7 2,308 1,157 boys · 1,152 girls
- 0–3 1,878 959 boys · 919 girls
About 4,453 residents in St. Clair Shores (7.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | St. Clair Shores | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.9% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.0% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.3% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in St. Clair Shores are about the same as in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | St. Clair Shores | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.7% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.9% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in St. Clair Shores is about 20% lower than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 78,259 cigarettes a day, 2.3 million a month, or 28.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 860,845 minutes a day and 314.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in St. Clair Shores is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.72 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 | St. Clair Shores | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.76 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in St. Clair Shores is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
St. Clair Shores, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How St. Clair Shores, MI compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clair Shores, MI | 56,891 | 77.4 yrs #1/3 | 4.2% #1/3 | 35.3% #1/3 |
| Roseville, MI | 47,149 | 73.6 yrs | 5.3% | 39.1% |
| Eastpointe, MI | 33,982 | 72.9 yrs | 6.3% | 41.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, St. Clair Shores, 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 St. Clair Shores, Michigan.
How healthy is St. Clair Shores, Michigan?
St. Clair Shores, 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.
What is the average lifespan in St. Clair Shores, Michigan?
People in St. Clair Shores, Michigan can expect to live 77.4 years on average, 0.9 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3.
What is the uninsured rate in St. Clair Shores, Michigan?
4.2% of residents in St. Clair Shores, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 0.7 points below the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
What percentage of St. Clair Shores, Michigan residents are obese?
35.3% of adults in St. Clair Shores, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.4 points below the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in St. Clair Shores, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 78,259 cigarettes a day, 2.3 million a month, or 28.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 860,845 minutes a day and 314.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in St. Clair Shores is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.72 lifetimes a year.
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