Health Profile of Ypsilanti, Michigan
Ypsilanti 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
Ypsilanti Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Ypsilanti | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.3 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.0% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Ypsilanti is 74.3 years, about 4.0 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 7.0%, higher than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.8% of residents, higher than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
4,129 residents in Ypsilanti are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 250 105 men · 145 women
- 75–84 480 199 men · 281 women
- 65–74 1,041 491 men · 550 women
- 50–64 2,358 1,211 men · 1,147 women
Younger residents
3,175 residents in Ypsilanti are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 850 389 boys · 460 girls
- 7–12 852 441 boys · 411 girls
- 3–7 804 400 boys · 405 girls
- 0–3 669 306 boys · 362 girls
About 789 residents in Ypsilanti (3.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Ypsilanti | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.4% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.4% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Ypsilanti is about 42% lower than in Michigan. The rate of heart disease in Ypsilanti is about 32% lower than in Michigan. The rate of diabetes in Ypsilanti is about 16% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Ypsilanti | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.7% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.0% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Ypsilanti are about the same as in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 32,595 cigarettes a day, 977,859 a month, or 11.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 358,548 minutes a day and 130.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Ypsilanti is 74.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.35 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 | Ypsilanti | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.50 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Ypsilanti is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Ypsilanti, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Ypsilanti, MI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ypsilanti, MI | 20,682 | 74.3 yrs #2/2 | 7.0% #2/2 | 35.4% #2/2 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 120,009 | 81.7 yrs | 2.6% | 27.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Ypsilanti, 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 Ypsilanti, Michigan.
How healthy is Ypsilanti, Michigan?
Ypsilanti, 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 Ypsilanti, Michigan?
People in Ypsilanti, Michigan can expect to live 74.3 years on average, 4.0 years shorter than the Michigan average of 78.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Ypsilanti, Michigan?
7.0% of residents in Ypsilanti, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 2.1 points above the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
What percentage of Ypsilanti, Michigan residents are obese?
35.4% of adults in Ypsilanti, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.3 points below the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Ypsilanti, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 32,595 cigarettes a day, 977,859 a month, or 11.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 358,548 minutes a day and 130.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Ypsilanti is 74.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.35 lifetimes a year.
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