Health Profile of Chesterfield, Missouri
Chesterfield 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+
Chesterfield Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Chesterfield | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.8 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.3% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.9% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Chesterfield is 82.8 years, about 5.9 years longer than the Missouri average of 76.9 years. The uninsured rate is 2.3%, lower than the Missouri average of 8.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.9% of residents, lower than the Missouri average of 19.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
20,670 residents in Chesterfield are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,585 461 men · 1,124 women
- 75–84 3,507 1,397 men · 2,110 women
- 65–74 5,719 2,744 men · 2,975 women
- 50–64 9,858 4,847 men · 5,011 women
Younger residents
9,633 residents in Chesterfield are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,269 1,744 boys · 1,525 girls
- 7–12 2,833 1,382 boys · 1,451 girls
- 3–7 2,066 1,007 boys · 1,059 girls
- 0–3 1,464 697 boys · 767 girls
About 2,230 residents in Chesterfield (4.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Chesterfield | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 11.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.3% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.5% | 38.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Chesterfield is about 38% lower than in Missouri. The rate of diabetes in Chesterfield is about 32% lower than in Missouri. The rate of heart disease in Chesterfield is about 27% lower than in Missouri.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Chesterfield | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.0% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.2% | 29.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Chesterfield is about 56% lower than in Missouri. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Chesterfield is about 41% lower than in Missouri.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,216 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 398,381 minutes a day and 145.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Chesterfield is 82.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.34 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 | Chesterfield | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.98 | 6.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Chesterfield is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Chesterfield, MO Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Chesterfield, MO compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield, MO | 46,242 | 82.8 yrs #1/2 | 2.3% #1/2 | 23.5% #1/2 |
| Ballwin, MO | 29,596 | 80.6 yrs | 4.9% | 24.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Chesterfield, Missouri has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Missouri, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Chesterfield, Missouri.
How healthy is Chesterfield, Missouri?
Chesterfield, Missouri 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 Chesterfield, Missouri?
People in Chesterfield, Missouri can expect to live 82.8 years on average, 5.9 years longer than the Missouri average of 76.9.
What percentage of Chesterfield, Missouri residents are uninsured?
2.3% of residents in Chesterfield, Missouri have no health insurance, about 1 in 43 people, 6.4 points below the Missouri rate of 8.8%.
What percentage of Chesterfield, Missouri residents are obese?
23.5% of adults in Chesterfield, Missouri are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 14.6 points below the Missouri rate of 38.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Chesterfield, Missouri go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,216 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 398,381 minutes a day and 145.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Chesterfield is 82.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.34 lifetimes a year.
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