Health Profile of Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland 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
Cleveland Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Cleveland | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.8 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.1% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 27.1% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Cleveland is 72.8 years, about 4.2 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 8.1%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 27.1% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
122,227 residents in Cleveland are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 6,185 2,181 men · 4,004 women
- 75–84 15,410 5,991 men · 9,419 women
- 65–74 30,380 13,315 men · 17,065 women
- 50–64 70,253 34,317 men · 35,936 women
Younger residents
73,616 residents in Cleveland are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 22,296 11,298 boys · 10,998 girls
- 7–12 21,237 10,549 boys · 10,688 girls
- 3–7 17,088 8,503 boys · 8,585 girls
- 0–3 12,994 6,545 boys · 6,449 girls
About 27,226 residents in Cleveland (7.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Cleveland | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.6% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.4% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.6% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Cleveland is about 47% higher than in Ohio. The rate of cancer in Cleveland is about 20% lower than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Cleveland | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 29.3% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.7% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Cleveland is about 21% higher than in Ohio. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Cleveland is about 17% higher than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 847,450 cigarettes a day, 25.4 million a month, or 309.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 9.3 million minutes a day and 3.4 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cleveland is 72.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.24 lifetimes a day, or 89 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 | Cleveland | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.61 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Cleveland is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, Ohio.
How healthy is Cleveland, Ohio?
Cleveland, 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 average lifespan in Cleveland, Ohio?
People in Cleveland, Ohio can expect to live 72.8 years on average, 4.2 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What percentage of Cleveland, Ohio residents are uninsured?
8.1% of residents in Cleveland, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 1.7 points above the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What percentage of Cleveland, Ohio residents are obese?
42.6% of adults in Cleveland, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 4.2 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
Which health problem stands out most in Cleveland, Ohio?
Compared with Ohio as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 17.6%, about 47% higher than the Ohio rate of 12.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Cleveland, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 847,450 cigarettes a day, 25.4 million a month, or 309.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 9.3 million minutes a day and 3.4 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cleveland is 72.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.24 lifetimes a day, or 89 lifetimes a year.
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