Health Profile of South St. Paul, Minnesota
South St. Paul 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
South St. Paul Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | South St. Paul | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.7% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.4% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in South St. Paul is 78.5 years, about 2.2 years shorter than the Minnesota average of 80.8 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7%, higher than the Minnesota average of 4.7%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.4% of residents, lower than the Minnesota average of 13.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,637 residents in South St. Paul are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 374 109 men · 265 women
- 75–84 816 346 men · 470 women
- 65–74 1,563 703 men · 861 women
- 50–64 3,884 1,922 men · 1,962 women
Younger residents
4,506 residents in South St. Paul are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,409 699 boys · 710 girls
- 7–12 1,312 637 boys · 675 girls
- 3–7 1,021 512 boys · 509 girls
- 0–3 764 374 boys · 390 girls
About 826 residents in South St. Paul (3.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | South St. Paul | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.2% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in South St. Paul is about 22% lower than in Minnesota.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | South St. Paul | Minnesota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.9% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 19.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.1% | 22.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in South St. Paul are about the same as in Minnesota.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,520 cigarettes a day, 825,604 a month, or 10.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 302,721 minutes a day and 110.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South St. Paul is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.68 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 | South St. Paul | 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 South St. Paul is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
South St. Paul, MN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How South St. Paul, MN compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South St. Paul, MN | 21,076 | 78.5 yrs #3/3 | 6.7% #2/3 | 35.2% #3/3 |
| West St. Paul, MN | 21,361 | 79.4 yrs | 7.0% | 34.9% |
| Inver Grove Heights, MN | 34,071 | 79.9 yrs | 3.4% | 33.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, South St. Paul, 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 South St. Paul, Minnesota.
What is the health grade for South St. Paul, Minnesota?
South St. Paul, 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.
What is the average lifespan in South St. Paul, Minnesota?
People in South St. Paul, Minnesota can expect to live 78.5 years on average, 2.2 years shorter than the Minnesota average of 80.8.
What percentage of South St. Paul, Minnesota residents are uninsured?
6.7% of residents in South St. Paul, Minnesota have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, 2.0 points above the Minnesota rate of 4.7%.
What is the obesity rate in South St. Paul, Minnesota?
35.2% of adults in South St. Paul, Minnesota are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.7 points above the Minnesota rate of 34.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in South St. Paul, Minnesota go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,520 cigarettes a day, 825,604 a month, or 10.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 302,721 minutes a day and 110.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South St. Paul is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.68 lifetimes a year.
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