Health Profile of University City, Missouri
University City 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
University City Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | University City | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.3 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.9% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in University City is 77.3 years, about 0.4 years longer than the Missouri average of 76.9 years. The uninsured rate is 4.2%, lower than the Missouri average of 8.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.9% of residents, lower than the Missouri average of 19.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,162 residents in University City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,066 354 men · 712 women
- 75–84 1,657 655 men · 1,002 women
- 65–74 3,316 1,431 men · 1,885 women
- 50–64 6,123 2,655 men · 3,468 women
Younger residents
5,669 residents in University City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,619 695 boys · 924 girls
- 7–12 1,537 769 boys · 767 girls
- 3–7 1,390 730 boys · 660 girls
- 0–3 1,123 575 boys · 547 girls
About 2,223 residents in University City (6.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | University City | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 11.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.3% | 38.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in University City is about 30% lower than in Missouri. The rate of obesity in University City is about 18% lower than in Missouri. The rate of cancer in University City is about 16% lower than in Missouri.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | University City | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.1% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.3% | 29.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in University City is about 34% lower than in Missouri. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in University City is about 16% lower than in Missouri.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,102 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 474,121 minutes a day and 173.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in University City is 77.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.26 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 | University City | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.91 | 6.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in University City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, University City, Missouri has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Missouri, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in University City, Missouri.
What is the health grade for University City, Missouri?
University City, 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 life expectancy in University City, Missouri?
People in University City, Missouri can expect to live 77.3 years on average, about the same as the Missouri average of 76.9.
What percentage of University City, Missouri residents are uninsured?
4.2% of residents in University City, Missouri have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 4.6 points below the Missouri rate of 8.8%.
What is the obesity rate in University City, Missouri?
31.3% of adults in University City, 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 University City, Missouri go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,102 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 474,121 minutes a day and 173.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in University City is 77.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.26 lifetimes a year.
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