Health Profile of Oakville, Missouri
Oakville 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
Oakville Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Oakville | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.9 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.6% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.4% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Oakville is 80.9 years, about 3.9 years longer than the Missouri average of 76.9 years. The uninsured rate is 2.6%, lower than the Missouri average of 8.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.4% of residents, lower than the Missouri average of 19.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
15,245 residents in Oakville are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 839 279 men · 560 women
- 75–84 1,987 975 men · 1,012 women
- 65–74 4,101 1,957 men · 2,143 women
- 50–64 8,318 3,890 men · 4,428 women
Younger residents
6,989 residents in Oakville are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,349 1,155 boys · 1,194 girls
- 7–12 2,098 1,049 boys · 1,049 girls
- 3–7 1,481 765 boys · 716 girls
- 0–3 1,062 553 boys · 508 girls
About 1,473 residents in Oakville (4.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Oakville | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 11.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.2% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 25.8% | 38.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Oakville is about 34% lower than in Missouri. The rate of obesity in Oakville is about 32% lower than in Missouri. The rate of heart disease in Oakville is about 30% lower than in Missouri.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Oakville | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.3% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.2% | 29.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Oakville is about 37% lower than in Missouri. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Oakville is about 34% lower than in Missouri. The rate of binge drinking in Oakville is about 17% higher than in Missouri.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 41,177 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 15.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 452,948 minutes a day and 165.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oakville is 80.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.89 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 | Oakville | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.28 | 6.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Oakville is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Oakville, MO Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Oakville, MO compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakville, MO | 35,902 | 80.9 yrs #1/3 | 2.6% #1/3 | 25.8% #1/3 |
| Mehlville, MO | 29,047 | 78.5 yrs | 5.0% | 26.5% |
| Arnold, MO | 20,372 | 76.9 yrs | 7.7% | 40.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Oakville, Missouri has an overall health index grade of A, making it far better than Missouri, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Oakville, Missouri.
Is Oakville, Missouri a healthy place to live?
Oakville, 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Oakville, Missouri?
People in Oakville, Missouri can expect to live 80.9 years on average, 3.9 years longer than the Missouri average of 76.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Oakville, Missouri?
2.6% of residents in Oakville, Missouri have no health insurance, about 1 in 38 people, 6.1 points below the Missouri rate of 8.8%.
What is the obesity rate in Oakville, Missouri?
25.8% of adults in Oakville, Missouri are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 12.3 points below the Missouri rate of 38.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Oakville, Missouri go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 41,177 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 15.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 452,948 minutes a day and 165.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oakville is 80.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.89 lifetimes a year.
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