Health Profile of Grand Island, Nebraska
Grand Island 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
Grand Island Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Grand Island | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.3% | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.2% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Grand Island is 78.8 years, about 0.7 years shorter than the Nebraska average of 79.5 years. The uninsured rate is 14.3%, higher than the Nebraska average of 7.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.2% of residents, higher than the Nebraska average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,159 residents in Grand Island are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 883 300 men · 582 women
- 75–84 1,694 767 men · 927 women
- 65–74 2,967 1,508 men · 1,459 women
- 50–64 6,615 3,332 men · 3,283 women
Younger residents
10,031 residents in Grand Island are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,053 1,591 boys · 1,462 girls
- 7–12 2,902 1,568 boys · 1,334 girls
- 3–7 2,293 1,276 boys · 1,017 girls
- 0–3 1,784 1,009 boys · 775 girls
About 1,822 residents in Grand Island (4.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Grand Island | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.2% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Grand Island is about 17% lower than in Nebraska.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Grand Island | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.1% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 19.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.8% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Grand Island are about the same as in Nebraska.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 50,076 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 550,839 minutes a day and 201.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Grand Island is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.86 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 | Grand Island | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.26 | 5.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Grand Island is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Grand Island, Nebraska has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Nebraska, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Grand Island, Nebraska.
What is the health grade for Grand Island, Nebraska?
Grand Island, Nebraska 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 Grand Island, Nebraska?
People in Grand Island, Nebraska can expect to live 78.8 years on average, 0.7 years shorter than the Nebraska average of 79.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Grand Island, Nebraska?
14.3% of residents in Grand Island, Nebraska have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 7.1 points above the Nebraska rate of 7.2%.
How common is obesity in Grand Island, Nebraska?
39.2% of adults in Grand Island, Nebraska are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.1 points above the Nebraska rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Grand Island, Nebraska go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 50,076 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 550,839 minutes a day and 201.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Grand Island is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.86 lifetimes a year.
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