Health Profile of Barberton, Ohio
Barberton 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
Barberton Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Barberton | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.9 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.8% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.1% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Barberton is 72.9 years, about 4.2 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 4.8%, lower than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.1% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,889 residents in Barberton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 651 203 men · 448 women
- 75–84 1,296 488 men · 808 women
- 65–74 2,115 941 men · 1,174 women
- 50–64 4,828 2,294 men · 2,534 women
Younger residents
4,926 residents in Barberton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,549 727 boys · 822 girls
- 7–12 1,343 737 boys · 606 girls
- 3–7 1,117 617 boys · 500 girls
- 0–3 917 467 boys · 450 girls
About 2,382 residents in Barberton (10.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Barberton | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.4% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.2% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Barberton are about the same as in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Barberton | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 28.3% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.3% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Barberton is about 16% higher than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 50,242 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 552,662 minutes a day and 201.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Barberton is 72.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.27 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 | Barberton | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.64 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Barberton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Barberton, 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 Barberton, Ohio.
How healthy is Barberton, Ohio?
Barberton, 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 Barberton, Ohio?
People in Barberton, Ohio can expect to live 72.9 years on average, 4.2 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Barberton, Ohio?
4.8% of residents in Barberton, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 21 people, 1.6 points below the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What percentage of Barberton, Ohio residents are obese?
36.2% of adults in Barberton, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.3 points below the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Barberton, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 50,242 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 552,662 minutes a day and 201.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Barberton is 72.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.27 lifetimes a year.
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