Health Profile of Arnold, Missouri
Arnold 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
Arnold Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Arnold | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.9 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.7% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.9% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Arnold is about the same as in Missouri, at 76.9 years. The uninsured rate is 7.7%, lower than the Missouri average of 8.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.9% of residents, lower than the Missouri average of 19.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,670 residents in Arnold are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 380 139 men · 242 women
- 75–84 1,071 414 men · 657 women
- 65–74 1,989 926 men · 1,063 women
- 50–64 4,229 2,070 men · 2,159 women
Younger residents
4,032 residents in Arnold are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,153 608 boys · 546 girls
- 7–12 1,114 575 boys · 539 girls
- 3–7 990 516 boys · 474 girls
- 0–3 775 408 boys · 367 girls
About 1,222 residents in Arnold (6.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Arnold | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.6% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.8% | 38.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Arnold is about 20% lower than in Missouri. The rate of diabetes in Arnold is about 18% lower than in Missouri.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Arnold | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.5% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.5% | 29.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Arnold is about 16% higher than in Missouri.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,036 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 385,399 minutes a day and 140.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Arnold is 76.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.48 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 | Arnold | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.32 | 6.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Arnold is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Arnold, MO Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Arnold, MO compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold, MO | 20,372 | 76.9 yrs #3/3 | 7.7% #3/3 | 40.8% #3/3 |
| Oakville, MO | 35,902 | 80.9 yrs | 2.6% | 25.8% |
| Mehlville, MO | 29,047 | 78.5 yrs | 5.0% | 26.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Arnold, Missouri has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Missouri, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Arnold, Missouri.
How healthy is Arnold, Missouri?
Arnold, Missouri 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 Arnold, Missouri?
People in Arnold, Missouri can expect to live 76.9 years on average, about the same as the Missouri average of 76.9.
What percentage of Arnold, Missouri residents are uninsured?
7.7% of residents in Arnold, Missouri have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 1.1 points below the Missouri rate of 8.8%.
How common is obesity in Arnold, Missouri?
40.8% of adults in Arnold, Missouri are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 2.6 points above the Missouri rate of 38.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Arnold, Missouri go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,036 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 385,399 minutes a day and 140.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Arnold is 76.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.48 lifetimes a year.
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