Health Profile of Grandview, Missouri
Grandview 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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C
Grandview Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Grandview | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.6 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 16.5% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.9% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Grandview is 75.6 years, about 1.4 years shorter than the Missouri average of 76.9 years. The uninsured rate is 16.5%, higher than the Missouri average of 8.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.9% of residents, lower than the Missouri average of 19.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,889 residents in Grandview are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 284 96 men · 188 women
- 75–84 1,115 457 men · 658 women
- 65–74 2,118 899 men · 1,219 women
- 50–64 4,372 2,182 men · 2,189 women
Younger residents
6,117 residents in Grandview are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,760 844 boys · 916 girls
- 7–12 1,753 818 boys · 934 girls
- 3–7 1,462 721 boys · 741 girls
- 0–3 1,143 592 boys · 551 girls
About 1,328 residents in Grandview (5.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Grandview | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 11.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.2% | 38.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Grandview is about 27% lower than in Missouri. The rate of heart disease in Grandview is about 26% lower than in Missouri.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Grandview | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.5% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.8% | 29.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Grandview are about the same as in Missouri.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,733 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 481,063 minutes a day and 175.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Grandview is 75.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.42 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 | Grandview | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.35 | 6.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Grandview is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Grandview, MO Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Grandview, MO compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview, MO | 26,526 | 75.6 yrs #2/3 | 16.5% #3/3 | 39.2% #3/3 |
| Leawood, KS | 34,078 | 83.2 yrs | 1.4% | 27.4% |
| Raytown, MO | 28,527 | 74.7 yrs | 11.3% | 35.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Grandview, Missouri has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Missouri, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Grandview, Missouri.
How healthy is Grandview, Missouri?
Grandview, Missouri has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Grandview, Missouri?
People in Grandview, Missouri can expect to live 75.6 years on average, 1.4 years shorter than the Missouri average of 76.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Grandview, Missouri?
16.5% of residents in Grandview, Missouri have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 7.8 points above the Missouri rate of 8.8%.
How common is obesity in Grandview, Missouri?
39.2% of adults in Grandview, Missouri are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.1 points above the Missouri rate of 38.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Grandview, Missouri go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,733 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 481,063 minutes a day and 175.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Grandview is 75.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.42 lifetimes a year.
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