Health Profile of Hudson, Ohio
Hudson 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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A+
Hudson Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hudson | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.6% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.6% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hudson is 82.0 years, about 5.0 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 1.6%, lower than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.6% of residents, lower than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,212 residents in Hudson are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 617 212 men · 405 women
- 75–84 971 456 men · 515 women
- 65–74 2,357 1,191 men · 1,166 women
- 50–64 5,266 2,600 men · 2,666 women
Younger residents
6,018 residents in Hudson are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,116 1,035 boys · 1,081 girls
- 7–12 1,805 909 boys · 896 girls
- 3–7 1,246 647 boys · 599 girls
- 0–3 852 435 boys · 417 girls
About 913 residents in Hudson (4.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hudson | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.3% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Hudson is about 33% lower than in Ohio. The rate of diabetes in Hudson is about 31% lower than in Ohio. The rate of obesity in Hudson is about 26% lower than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hudson | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.3% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.6% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Hudson is about 49% lower than in Ohio. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Hudson is about 46% lower than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 20,351 cigarettes a day, 610,542 a month, or 7.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 223,865 minutes a day and 81.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hudson is 82.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 1.90 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 | Hudson | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.63 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hudson is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Hudson, OH Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hudson, OH compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson, OH | 23,060 | 82.0 yrs #1/3 | 1.6% #1/3 | 28.3% #1/3 |
| Stow, OH | 34,221 | 80.6 yrs | 3.4% | 29.9% |
| Twinsburg, OH | 21,734 | 80.5 yrs | 3.9% | 31.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hudson, Ohio has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Ohio, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hudson, Ohio.
What is the health grade for Hudson, Ohio?
Hudson, Ohio has a Map AI Health Index grade of A+, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A+ grade means residents are among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the life expectancy in Hudson, Ohio?
People in Hudson, Ohio can expect to live 82.0 years on average, 5.0 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Hudson, Ohio?
1.6% of residents in Hudson, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 62 people, 4.8 points below the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Hudson, Ohio?
28.3% of adults in Hudson, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 10.1 points below the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hudson, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 20,351 cigarettes a day, 610,542 a month, or 7.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 223,865 minutes a day and 81.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hudson is 82.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 1.90 lifetimes a year.
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