Health Profile of Canton, Ohio
Canton 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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D
Canton Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Canton | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.4 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.7% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.4% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Canton is 73.4 years, about 3.6 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 8.7%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.4% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
24,042 residents in Canton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,634 452 men · 1,182 women
- 75–84 3,225 1,334 men · 1,891 women
- 65–74 6,122 2,773 men · 3,350 women
- 50–64 13,061 6,371 men · 6,690 women
Younger residents
16,631 residents in Canton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,812 2,440 boys · 2,372 girls
- 7–12 4,929 2,574 boys · 2,355 girls
- 3–7 4,002 2,040 boys · 1,962 girls
- 0–3 2,888 1,443 boys · 1,445 girls
About 5,662 residents in Canton (7.9% 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 | Canton | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.8% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.7% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 45.2% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Canton is about 31% higher than in Ohio. The rate of obesity in Canton is about 17% higher than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Canton | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 30.6% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 36.0% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Canton is about 26% higher than in Ohio. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Canton is about 25% higher than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 165,534 cigarettes a day, 5.0 million a month, or 60.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.8 million minutes a day and 664.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Canton is 73.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 17 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 | Canton | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.87 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Canton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Canton, Ohio has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Ohio, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Canton, Ohio.
Is Canton, Ohio a healthy place to live?
Canton, Ohio has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Canton, Ohio?
People in Canton, Ohio can expect to live 73.4 years on average, 3.6 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Canton, Ohio?
8.7% of residents in Canton, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 2.3 points above the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Canton, Ohio?
45.2% of adults in Canton, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 6.7 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
What health issue is more common in Canton, Ohio than elsewhere?
Compared with Ohio as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 15.8%, about 31% higher than the Ohio rate of 12.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Canton, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 165,534 cigarettes a day, 5.0 million a month, or 60.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.8 million minutes a day and 664.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Canton is 73.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 17 lifetimes a year.
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