Health Profile of Elk River, Minnesota
Elk River 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
Elk River Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Elk River | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.3% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.8% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Elk River is 81.4 years, about 0.6 years longer than the Minnesota average of 80.8 years. The uninsured rate is 2.3%, lower than the Minnesota average of 4.7%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.8% of residents, lower than the Minnesota average of 13.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,958 residents in Elk River are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 390 118 men · 272 women
- 75–84 822 399 men · 423 women
- 65–74 1,987 913 men · 1,075 women
- 50–64 4,759 2,312 men · 2,446 women
Younger residents
6,943 residents in Elk River are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,034 972 boys · 1,062 girls
- 7–12 2,084 1,030 boys · 1,054 girls
- 3–7 1,639 798 boys · 841 girls
- 0–3 1,186 552 boys · 634 girls
About 620 residents in Elk River (2.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Elk River | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.1% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.8% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Elk River is about 35% lower than in Minnesota. The rate of diabetes in Elk River is about 29% lower than in Minnesota. The rate of cancer in Elk River is about 27% lower than in Minnesota.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Elk River | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.3% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% | 19.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.8% | 22.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Elk River is about 18% higher than in Minnesota. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Elk River is about 15% lower than in Minnesota.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,874 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 394,619 minutes a day and 144.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Elk River is 81.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.37 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 | Elk River | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.66 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Elk River is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Elk River, MN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Elk River, MN compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River, MN | 27,601 | 81.4 yrs #1/3 | 2.3% #1/3 | 36.8% #3/3 |
| Otsego, MN | 20,942 | 79.3 yrs | 4.0% | 32.3% |
| Ramsey, MN | 28,458 | 80.1 yrs | 2.6% | 32.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Elk River, 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 Elk River, Minnesota.
What is the health grade for Elk River, Minnesota?
Elk River, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Elk River, Minnesota?
People in Elk River, Minnesota can expect to live 81.4 years on average, 0.6 years longer than the Minnesota average of 80.8.
What is the uninsured rate in Elk River, Minnesota?
2.3% of residents in Elk River, Minnesota have no health insurance, about 1 in 44 people, 2.4 points below the Minnesota rate of 4.7%.
What is the obesity rate in Elk River, Minnesota?
36.8% of adults in Elk River, Minnesota are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.3 points above the Minnesota rate of 34.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Elk River, Minnesota go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,874 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 394,619 minutes a day and 144.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Elk River is 81.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.37 lifetimes a year.
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