Health Profile of Hazelwood, Missouri
Hazelwood 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
Hazelwood Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hazelwood | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.3% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.8% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hazelwood is 78.1 years, about 1.2 years longer than the Missouri average of 76.9 years. The uninsured rate is 9.3%, higher than the Missouri average of 8.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.8% of residents, lower than the Missouri average of 19.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,641 residents in Hazelwood are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 454 124 men · 330 women
- 75–84 1,150 458 men · 692 women
- 65–74 2,058 918 men · 1,140 women
- 50–64 4,979 2,223 men · 2,756 women
Younger residents
5,608 residents in Hazelwood are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,648 850 boys · 798 girls
- 7–12 1,691 862 boys · 829 girls
- 3–7 1,348 714 boys · 635 girls
- 0–3 920 497 boys · 423 girls
About 1,197 residents in Hazelwood (4.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hazelwood | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 11.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.4% | 38.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Hazelwood is about 30% lower than in Missouri. The rate of diabetes in Hazelwood is about 20% lower than in Missouri. The rate of obesity in Hazelwood is about 18% lower than in Missouri.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hazelwood | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.5% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.1% | 29.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Hazelwood is about 19% lower than in Missouri.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 37,053 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 407,583 minutes a day and 148.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hazelwood is 78.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.62 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 | Hazelwood | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.08 | 6.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hazelwood is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Hazelwood, MO Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hazelwood, MO compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood, MO | 25,888 | 78.1 yrs #1/2 | 9.3% #2/2 | 31.4% #2/2 |
| Florissant, MO | 50,494 | 77.0 yrs | 8.6% | 30.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hazelwood, 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 Hazelwood, Missouri.
What is the health grade for Hazelwood, Missouri?
Hazelwood, 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 Hazelwood, Missouri?
People in Hazelwood, Missouri can expect to live 78.1 years on average, 1.2 years longer than the Missouri average of 76.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Hazelwood, Missouri?
9.3% of residents in Hazelwood, Missouri have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 0.5 points above the Missouri rate of 8.8%.
What is the obesity rate in Hazelwood, Missouri?
31.4% of adults in Hazelwood, Missouri are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.8 points below the Missouri rate of 38.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hazelwood, Missouri go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 37,053 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 407,583 minutes a day and 148.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hazelwood is 78.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.62 lifetimes a year.
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