Health Profile of Minnetonka, Minnesota
Minnetonka 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+
Minnetonka Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Minnetonka | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.0 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.3% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.0% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Minnetonka is 83.0 years, about 2.2 years longer than the Minnesota average of 80.8 years. The uninsured rate is 1.3%, lower than the Minnesota average of 4.7%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.0% of residents, lower than the Minnesota average of 13.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
21,502 residents in Minnetonka are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,545 489 men · 1,056 women
- 75–84 3,029 1,449 men · 1,580 women
- 65–74 5,835 2,763 men · 3,072 women
- 50–64 11,093 5,111 men · 5,982 women
Younger residents
10,184 residents in Minnetonka are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,081 1,508 boys · 1,573 girls
- 7–12 2,990 1,625 boys · 1,365 girls
- 3–7 2,350 1,268 boys · 1,083 girls
- 0–3 1,763 868 boys · 895 girls
About 2,088 residents in Minnetonka (4.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Minnetonka | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.2% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.5% | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 25.1% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Minnetonka is about 27% lower than in Minnesota. The rate of diabetes in Minnetonka is about 27% lower than in Minnesota. The rate of heart disease in Minnetonka is about 25% lower than in Minnesota.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Minnetonka | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.5% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 19.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 13.8% | 22.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Minnetonka is about 43% lower than in Minnesota. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Minnetonka is about 38% lower than in Minnesota.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,260 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 475,864 minutes a day and 173.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Minnetonka is 83.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.98 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 | Minnetonka | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.44 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Minnetonka is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Minnetonka, Minnesota has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than Minnesota, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
What is the health grade for Minnetonka, Minnesota?
Minnetonka, 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the average lifespan in Minnetonka, Minnesota?
People in Minnetonka, Minnesota can expect to live 83.0 years on average, 2.2 years longer than the Minnesota average of 80.8.
What percentage of Minnetonka, Minnesota residents are uninsured?
1.3% of residents in Minnetonka, Minnesota have no health insurance, about 1 in 75 people, 3.3 points below the Minnesota rate of 4.7%.
What is the obesity rate in Minnetonka, Minnesota?
25.1% of adults in Minnetonka, Minnesota are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 9.4 points below the Minnesota rate of 34.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Minnetonka, Minnesota go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,260 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 475,864 minutes a day and 173.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Minnetonka is 83.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.98 lifetimes a year.
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