Health Profile of Ramsey, Minnesota
Ramsey 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
Ramsey Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Ramsey | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.1 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.6% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.2% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Ramsey is 80.1 years, about 0.6 years shorter than the Minnesota average of 80.8 years. The uninsured rate is 2.6%, lower than the Minnesota average of 4.7%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.2% of residents, lower than the Minnesota average of 13.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,549 residents in Ramsey are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 192 65 men · 127 women
- 75–84 791 395 men · 397 women
- 65–74 2,028 978 men · 1,050 women
- 50–64 5,538 2,637 men · 2,901 women
Younger residents
7,426 residents in Ramsey are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,544 1,342 boys · 1,202 girls
- 7–12 2,232 1,191 boys · 1,041 girls
- 3–7 1,527 734 boys · 793 girls
- 0–3 1,123 499 boys · 624 girls
About 470 residents in Ramsey (1.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Ramsey | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.8% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.1% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.4% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Ramsey is about 41% lower than in Minnesota. The rate of diabetes in Ramsey is about 31% lower than in Minnesota. The rate of cancer in Ramsey is about 31% lower than in Minnesota.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Ramsey | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.9% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% | 19.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.2% | 22.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Ramsey is about 23% lower than in Minnesota. The rate of binge drinking in Ramsey is about 22% higher than in Minnesota.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,294 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 388,236 minutes a day and 141.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Ramsey is 80.1 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 | Ramsey | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.84 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Ramsey is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Ramsey, MN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Ramsey, MN compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey, MN | 28,458 | 80.1 yrs #2/3 | 2.6% #1/3 | 32.4% #3/3 |
| Champlin, MN | 23,225 | 81.0 yrs | 2.9% | 27.7% |
| Andover, MN | 33,035 | 80.1 yrs | 3.2% | 32.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Ramsey, 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 Ramsey, Minnesota.
How healthy is Ramsey, Minnesota?
Ramsey, 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 Ramsey, Minnesota?
People in Ramsey, Minnesota can expect to live 80.1 years on average, 0.6 years shorter than the Minnesota average of 80.8.
What percentage of Ramsey, Minnesota residents are uninsured?
2.6% of residents in Ramsey, Minnesota have no health insurance, about 1 in 39 people, 2.1 points below the Minnesota rate of 4.7%.
What is the obesity rate in Ramsey, Minnesota?
32.4% of adults in Ramsey, Minnesota are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.1 points below the Minnesota rate of 34.5%.
Which health problem stands out most in Ramsey, Minnesota?
Compared with Minnesota as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 23.2%, about 22% higher than the Minnesota rate of 19.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Ramsey, Minnesota go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,294 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 388,236 minutes a day and 141.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Ramsey is 80.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.37 lifetimes a year.
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