Health Profile of Plymouth, Minnesota
Plymouth 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+
Plymouth Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Plymouth | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.3% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.6% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Plymouth is 83.9 years, about 3.1 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 7.6% of residents, lower than the Minnesota average of 13.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
27,809 residents in Plymouth are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,309 626 men · 683 women
- 75–84 3,512 1,385 men · 2,126 women
- 65–74 6,991 3,311 men · 3,681 women
- 50–64 15,997 7,583 men · 8,414 women
Younger residents
18,879 residents in Plymouth are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,343 2,495 boys · 2,848 girls
- 7–12 5,705 2,866 boys · 2,839 girls
- 3–7 4,525 2,317 boys · 2,209 girls
- 0–3 3,306 1,707 boys · 1,598 girls
About 1,609 residents in Plymouth (2.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Plymouth | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.7% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.4% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 25.4% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Plymouth is about 37% lower than in Minnesota. The rate of diabetes in Plymouth is about 33% lower than in Minnesota. The rate of obesity in Plymouth is about 27% lower than in Minnesota.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Plymouth | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.3% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% | 19.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 13.7% | 22.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Plymouth is about 39% lower than in Minnesota. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Plymouth is about 38% lower than in Minnesota.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 67,171 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 738,884 minutes a day and 269.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Plymouth is 83.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.12 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 | Plymouth | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.40 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Plymouth is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Plymouth, MN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Plymouth, MN compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth, MN | 79,324 | 83.9 yrs #1/3 | 2.3% #1/3 | 25.4% #1/3 |
| New Hope, MN | 20,969 | 78.4 yrs | 5.4% | 29.0% |
| Maple Grove, MN | 71,244 | 81.5 yrs | 2.4% | 26.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Plymouth, 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 Plymouth, Minnesota.
Is Plymouth, Minnesota a healthy place to live?
Plymouth, 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.
How long do people live in Plymouth, Minnesota?
People in Plymouth, Minnesota can expect to live 83.9 years on average, 3.1 years longer than the Minnesota average of 80.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Plymouth, Minnesota?
2.3% of residents in Plymouth, Minnesota have no health insurance, about 1 in 43 people, 2.3 points below the Minnesota rate of 4.7%.
What percentage of Plymouth, Minnesota residents are obese?
25.4% of adults in Plymouth, Minnesota are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 9.2 points below the Minnesota rate of 34.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Plymouth, Minnesota go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 67,171 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 738,884 minutes a day and 269.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Plymouth is 83.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.12 lifetimes a year.
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