Health Profile of Wyandotte, Michigan
Wyandotte 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
Wyandotte Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Wyandotte | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.1 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.3% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Wyandotte is 75.1 years, about 3.2 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.3%, lower than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.1% of residents, lower than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,151 residents in Wyandotte are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 500 121 men · 379 women
- 75–84 1,170 481 men · 689 women
- 65–74 2,266 988 men · 1,278 women
- 50–64 5,216 2,509 men · 2,707 women
Younger residents
4,558 residents in Wyandotte are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,485 811 boys · 673 girls
- 7–12 1,345 684 boys · 661 girls
- 3–7 991 456 boys · 535 girls
- 0–3 737 340 boys · 397 girls
About 1,658 residents in Wyandotte (6.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Wyandotte | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.6% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Wyandotte is about 21% lower than in Michigan. The rate of heart disease in Wyandotte is about 17% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Wyandotte | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.3% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.6% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Wyandotte are about the same as in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 40,072 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 440,790 minutes a day and 160.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wyandotte is 75.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.08 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 | Wyandotte | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.38 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Wyandotte is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Wyandotte, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Wyandotte, MI compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte, MI | 24,450 | 75.1 yrs #2/3 | 4.3% #2/3 | 33.6% #2/3 |
| Lincoln Park, MI | 39,240 | 73.1 yrs | 8.2% | 37.0% |
| Southgate, MI | 29,366 | 76.0 yrs | 3.5% | 33.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Wyandotte, 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 Wyandotte, Michigan.
What is the health grade for Wyandotte, Michigan?
Wyandotte, 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 life expectancy in Wyandotte, Michigan?
People in Wyandotte, Michigan can expect to live 75.1 years on average, 3.2 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Wyandotte, Michigan?
4.3% of residents in Wyandotte, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 23 people, 0.6 points below the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
What percentage of Wyandotte, Michigan residents are obese?
33.6% of adults in Wyandotte, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.1 points below the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Wyandotte, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 40,072 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 440,790 minutes a day and 160.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wyandotte is 75.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.08 lifetimes a year.
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