Health Profile of Mansfield, Ohio
Mansfield 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
Mansfield Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Mansfield | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.3 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.0% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.6% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Mansfield is 73.3 years, about 3.8 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 7.0%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.6% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,903 residents in Mansfield are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,124 350 men · 774 women
- 75–84 2,131 758 men · 1,374 women
- 65–74 4,099 1,881 men · 2,217 women
- 50–64 7,550 3,921 men · 3,629 women
Younger residents
8,342 residents in Mansfield are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,474 1,285 boys · 1,189 girls
- 7–12 2,414 1,201 boys · 1,213 girls
- 3–7 1,938 892 boys · 1,046 girls
- 0–3 1,516 690 boys · 826 girls
About 3,890 residents in Mansfield (8.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Mansfield | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.2% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.6% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 43.3% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Mansfield is about 26% higher than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Mansfield | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 30.2% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.9% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Mansfield is about 24% higher than in Ohio. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Mansfield is about 18% higher than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 107,047 cigarettes a day, 3.2 million a month, or 39.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 429.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mansfield is 73.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 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 | Mansfield | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.73 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Mansfield is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mansfield, 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 Mansfield, Ohio.
Is Mansfield, Ohio a healthy place to live?
Mansfield, 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 Mansfield, Ohio?
People in Mansfield, Ohio can expect to live 73.3 years on average, 3.8 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Mansfield, Ohio?
7.0% of residents in Mansfield, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 0.6 points above the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What percentage of Mansfield, Ohio residents are obese?
43.3% of adults in Mansfield, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 4.9 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
Which health problem stands out most in Mansfield, Ohio?
Compared with Ohio as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 15.2%, about 26% higher than the Ohio rate of 12.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Mansfield, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 107,047 cigarettes a day, 3.2 million a month, or 39.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 429.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mansfield is 73.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
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