Health Profile of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis 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
Minneapolis Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Minneapolis | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.7% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.9% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Minneapolis is 78.4 years, about 2.4 years shorter than the Minnesota average of 80.8 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7%, higher than the Minnesota average of 4.7%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.9% of residents, lower than the Minnesota average of 13.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
106,049 residents in Minneapolis are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 4,978 1,785 men · 3,193 women
- 75–84 11,162 4,949 men · 6,212 women
- 65–74 25,457 12,181 men · 13,275 women
- 50–64 64,452 34,336 men · 30,116 women
Younger residents
78,048 residents in Minneapolis are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 22,147 11,270 boys · 10,877 girls
- 7–12 22,274 11,196 boys · 11,078 girls
- 3–7 18,799 9,475 boys · 9,323 girls
- 0–3 14,828 7,549 boys · 7,279 girls
About 11,562 residents in Minneapolis (2.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Minneapolis | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.4% | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.2% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.8% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Minneapolis is about 41% lower than in Minnesota. The rate of heart disease in Minneapolis is about 40% lower than in Minnesota. The rate of diabetes in Minneapolis is about 24% lower than in Minnesota.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Minneapolis | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.3% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% | 19.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.9% | 22.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Minneapolis are about the same as in Minnesota.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 562,565 cigarettes a day, 16.9 million a month, or 205.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 6.2 million minutes a day and 2.3 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Minneapolis is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.15 lifetimes a day, or 55 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 | Minneapolis | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.80 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Minneapolis is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Minneapolis, MN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Minneapolis, MN compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 426,166 | 78.4 yrs #2/3 | 5.7% #2/3 | 29.8% #2/3 |
| Columbia Heights, MN | 22,385 | 77.5 yrs | 7.5% | 35.1% |
| Richfield, MN | 36,485 | 80.3 yrs | 5.4% | 27.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Minneapolis, Minnesota has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Minnesota, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
What is the health grade for Minneapolis, Minnesota?
Minneapolis, 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.
How long do people live in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
People in Minneapolis, Minnesota can expect to live 78.4 years on average, 2.4 years shorter than the Minnesota average of 80.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
5.7% of residents in Minneapolis, Minnesota have no health insurance, about 1 in 18 people, 1.0 points above the Minnesota rate of 4.7%.
How common is obesity in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
29.8% of adults in Minneapolis, Minnesota are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.7 points below the Minnesota rate of 34.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Minneapolis, Minnesota go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 562,565 cigarettes a day, 16.9 million a month, or 205.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 6.2 million minutes a day and 2.3 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Minneapolis is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.15 lifetimes a day, or 55 lifetimes a year.
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