Health Profile of Austin, Minnesota
Austin 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
Austin Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Austin | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.6% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.0% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Austin is 79.9 years, about 0.8 years shorter than the Minnesota average of 80.8 years. The uninsured rate is 9.6%, higher than the Minnesota average of 4.7%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.0% of residents, higher than the Minnesota average of 13.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,856 residents in Austin are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 628 186 men · 442 women
- 75–84 1,155 474 men · 681 women
- 65–74 1,710 827 men · 882 women
- 50–64 3,364 1,694 men · 1,670 women
Younger residents
5,125 residents in Austin are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,510 755 boys · 755 girls
- 7–12 1,524 741 boys · 782 girls
- 3–7 1,201 588 boys · 613 girls
- 0–3 890 428 boys · 461 girls
About 1,163 residents in Austin (5.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Austin | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.7% | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.7% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.4% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Austin are about the same as in Minnesota.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Austin | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.6% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 19.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.4% | 22.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Austin is about 19% higher than in Minnesota.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,610 cigarettes a day, 918,288 a month, or 11.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 336,706 minutes a day and 122.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Austin is 79.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.92 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 | Austin | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.83 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Austin is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Austin, Minnesota has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Minnesota, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Austin, Minnesota.
Is Austin, Minnesota a healthy place to live?
Austin, Minnesota 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 Austin, Minnesota?
People in Austin, Minnesota can expect to live 79.9 years on average, 0.8 years shorter than the Minnesota average of 80.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Austin, Minnesota?
9.6% of residents in Austin, Minnesota have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 4.9 points above the Minnesota rate of 4.7%.
What percentage of Austin, Minnesota residents are obese?
33.4% of adults in Austin, Minnesota are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.1 points below the Minnesota rate of 34.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Austin, Minnesota go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,610 cigarettes a day, 918,288 a month, or 11.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 336,706 minutes a day and 122.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Austin is 79.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.92 lifetimes a year.
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