Health Profile of Blaine, Minnesota
Blaine 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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A
Blaine Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Blaine | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.7% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.4% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Blaine is 81.5 years, about 0.8 years longer than the Minnesota average of 80.8 years. The uninsured rate is 3.7%, lower than the Minnesota average of 4.7%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.4% of residents, lower than the Minnesota average of 13.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
22,266 residents in Blaine are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 520 208 men · 312 women
- 75–84 2,250 950 men · 1,300 women
- 65–74 5,373 2,629 men · 2,744 women
- 50–64 14,123 6,698 men · 7,425 women
Younger residents
17,855 residents in Blaine are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,723 3,013 boys · 2,710 girls
- 7–12 5,282 2,703 boys · 2,579 girls
- 3–7 3,922 1,881 boys · 2,040 girls
- 0–3 2,929 1,345 boys · 1,584 girls
About 1,009 residents in Blaine (1.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Blaine | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.6% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.2% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Blaine is about 34% lower than in Minnesota. The rate of cancer in Blaine is about 27% lower than in Minnesota. The rate of diabetes in Blaine is about 23% lower than in Minnesota.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Blaine | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.0% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 19.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.9% | 22.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Blaine are about the same as in Minnesota.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 92,574 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 33.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 371.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Blaine is 81.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.68 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 | Blaine | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.06 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Blaine is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Blaine, Minnesota has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Minnesota, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Blaine, Minnesota.
What is the health grade for Blaine, Minnesota?
Blaine, Minnesota has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Blaine, Minnesota?
People in Blaine, Minnesota can expect to live 81.5 years on average, 0.8 years longer than the Minnesota average of 80.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Blaine, Minnesota?
3.7% of residents in Blaine, Minnesota have no health insurance, about 1 in 27 people, 1.0 points below the Minnesota rate of 4.7%.
What percentage of Blaine, Minnesota residents are obese?
32.2% of adults in Blaine, Minnesota are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.3 points below the Minnesota rate of 34.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Blaine, Minnesota go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 92,574 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 33.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 371.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Blaine is 81.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.68 lifetimes a year.
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