Health Profile of Akron, Ohio
Akron 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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C
Akron Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Akron | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.4 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.5% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.7% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Akron is 73.4 years, about 3.7 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 8.5%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.7% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
62,430 residents in Akron are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,327 1,098 men · 2,229 women
- 75–84 7,834 3,209 men · 4,625 women
- 65–74 16,677 7,402 men · 9,274 women
- 50–64 34,592 16,448 men · 18,144 women
Younger residents
39,086 residents in Akron are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 11,002 5,252 boys · 5,750 girls
- 7–12 11,775 5,988 boys · 5,787 girls
- 3–7 9,513 4,809 boys · 4,704 girls
- 0–3 6,796 3,324 boys · 3,473 girls
About 13,473 residents in Akron (7.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Akron | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.4% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.6% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.2% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Akron is about 20% higher than in Ohio. The rate of cancer in Akron is about 18% lower than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Akron | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 28.6% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.5% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Akron is about 18% higher than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 420,508 cigarettes a day, 12.6 million a month, or 153.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 4.6 million minutes a day and 1.7 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Akron is 73.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.12 lifetimes a day, or 44 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 | Akron | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.77 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Akron is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Akron, OH Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Akron, OH compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | 187,388 | 73.4 yrs #3/3 | 8.5% #3/3 | 40.2% #3/3 |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 52,018 | 77.7 yrs | 6.5% | 32.0% |
| Tallmadge, OH | 20,010 | 79.5 yrs | 3.4% | 31.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Akron, Ohio has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Ohio, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Akron, Ohio.
What is the health grade for Akron, Ohio?
Akron, Ohio has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Akron, Ohio?
People in Akron, Ohio can expect to live 73.4 years on average, 3.7 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Akron, Ohio?
8.5% of residents in Akron, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 2.1 points above the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Akron, Ohio?
40.2% of adults in Akron, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 1.8 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
Which health problem stands out most in Akron, Ohio?
Compared with Ohio as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 14.4%, about 20% higher than the Ohio rate of 12.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Akron, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 420,508 cigarettes a day, 12.6 million a month, or 153.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 4.6 million minutes a day and 1.7 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Akron is 73.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.12 lifetimes a day, or 44 lifetimes a year.
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