Health Profile of Madison, Mississippi
Madison 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+
Madison Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Madison | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.1 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.7% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Madison is 80.1 years, about 5.5 years longer than the Mississippi average of 74.7 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7%, lower than the Mississippi average of 11.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.7% of residents, lower than the Mississippi average of 23.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,119 residents in Madison are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 385 102 men · 283 women
- 75–84 779 323 men · 456 women
- 65–74 1,677 778 men · 900 women
- 50–64 4,278 2,115 men · 2,164 women
Younger residents
5,573 residents in Madison are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,000 971 boys · 1,029 girls
- 7–12 1,695 881 boys · 815 girls
- 3–7 1,071 529 boys · 542 girls
- 0–3 807 369 boys · 437 girls
About 711 residents in Madison (3.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Madison | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 14.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 7.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.9% | 41.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Madison is about 48% lower than in Mississippi. The rate of heart disease in Madison is about 44% lower than in Mississippi. The rate of obesity in Madison is about 31% lower than in Mississippi.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Madison | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.2% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 12.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.2% | 32.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Madison is about 54% lower than in Mississippi. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Madison is about 53% lower than in Mississippi. The rate of binge drinking in Madison is about 17% higher than in Mississippi.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 15,863 cigarettes a day, 475,882 a month, or 5.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 174,490 minutes a day and 63.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Madison is 80.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.51 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 | Madison | Mississippi Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 9.15 | 7.91 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 9.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Madison is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Madison, MS Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Madison, MS compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, MS | 21,023 | 80.1 yrs #1/3 | 5.7% #1/3 | 28.9% #1/3 |
| Ridgeland, MS | 22,132 | 80.1 yrs | 9.3% | 30.6% |
| Jackson, MS | 145,698 | 74.1 yrs | 14.9% | 44.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Madison, Mississippi has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Mississippi, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Madison, Mississippi.
Is Madison, Mississippi a healthy place to live?
Madison, Mississippi 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 life expectancy in Madison, Mississippi?
People in Madison, Mississippi can expect to live 80.1 years on average, 5.5 years longer than the Mississippi average of 74.7.
What percentage of Madison, Mississippi residents are uninsured?
5.7% of residents in Madison, Mississippi have no health insurance, about 1 in 18 people, 5.4 points below the Mississippi rate of 11.0%.
What percentage of Madison, Mississippi residents are obese?
28.9% of adults in Madison, Mississippi are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 12.9 points below the Mississippi rate of 41.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Madison, Mississippi go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 15,863 cigarettes a day, 475,882 a month, or 5.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 174,490 minutes a day and 63.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Madison is 80.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.51 lifetimes a year.
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