Health Profile of Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Cleveland Heights 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
Cleveland Heights Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Cleveland Heights | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.0% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.4% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Cleveland Heights is 78.8 years, about 1.8 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 3.0%, lower than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.4% of residents, lower than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,951 residents in Cleveland Heights are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 857 270 men · 587 women
- 75–84 2,215 880 men · 1,335 women
- 65–74 4,440 1,986 men · 2,454 women
- 50–64 7,439 3,323 men · 4,116 women
Younger residents
9,079 residents in Cleveland Heights are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,751 1,261 boys · 1,490 girls
- 7–12 2,783 1,337 boys · 1,446 girls
- 3–7 2,098 1,043 boys · 1,055 girls
- 0–3 1,447 692 boys · 755 girls
About 2,082 residents in Cleveland Heights (4.7% 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 | Cleveland Heights | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.2% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.5% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Cleveland Heights is about 19% lower than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Cleveland Heights | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.7% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.5% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Cleveland Heights is about 27% lower than in Ohio. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Cleveland Heights is about 25% lower than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 61,422 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 675,638 minutes a day and 246.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cleveland Heights is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.96 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 Heights | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.67 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Cleveland Heights is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Cleveland Heights, OH Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Cleveland Heights, OH compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Heights, OH | 44,352 | 78.8 yrs #2/3 | 3.0% #2/3 | 34.5% #3/3 |
| Shaker Heights, OH | 28,870 | 81.6 yrs | 2.8% | 32.1% |
| South Euclid, OH | 21,544 | 78.2 yrs | 6.5% | 34.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Cleveland Heights, Ohio has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Ohio, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Is Cleveland Heights, Ohio a healthy place to live?
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 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.
How long do people live in Cleveland Heights, Ohio?
People in Cleveland Heights, Ohio can expect to live 78.8 years on average, 1.8 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Cleveland Heights, Ohio?
3.0% of residents in Cleveland Heights, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 34 people, 3.4 points below the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
How common is obesity in Cleveland Heights, Ohio?
34.5% of adults in Cleveland Heights, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.0 points below the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Cleveland Heights, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 61,422 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 675,638 minutes a day and 246.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cleveland Heights is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.96 lifetimes a year.
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