Health Profile of Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Mayfield 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
Mayfield Heights Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Mayfield Heights | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.3% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.9% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Mayfield Heights is 79.9 years, about 2.9 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 4.3%, lower than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.9% of residents, lower than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,621 residents in Mayfield Heights are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 903 284 men · 619 women
- 75–84 1,613 581 men · 1,031 women
- 65–74 2,038 797 men · 1,241 women
- 50–64 3,067 1,329 men · 1,738 women
Younger residents
3,710 residents in Mayfield Heights are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 973 473 boys · 500 girls
- 7–12 1,080 554 boys · 526 girls
- 3–7 927 468 boys · 458 girls
- 0–3 731 330 boys · 401 girls
About 1,685 residents in Mayfield Heights (8.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Mayfield Heights | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.8% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.0% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Mayfield Heights is about 25% lower than in Ohio. The rate of cancer in Mayfield Heights is about 20% higher than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Mayfield Heights | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.4% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.1% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Mayfield Heights is about 29% lower than in Ohio. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Mayfield Heights is about 27% lower than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 28,265 cigarettes a day, 847,937 a month, or 10.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 310,910 minutes a day and 113.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mayfield Heights is 79.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.70 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 | Mayfield Heights | 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 Mayfield Heights is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mayfield Heights, Ohio has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Ohio, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.
How healthy is Mayfield Heights, Ohio?
Mayfield 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.
What is the average lifespan in Mayfield Heights, Ohio?
People in Mayfield Heights, Ohio can expect to live 79.9 years on average, 2.9 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What percentage of Mayfield Heights, Ohio residents are uninsured?
4.3% of residents in Mayfield Heights, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 23 people, 2.1 points below the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
How common is obesity in Mayfield Heights, Ohio?
29.0% of adults in Mayfield Heights, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 9.4 points below the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Mayfield Heights, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 28,265 cigarettes a day, 847,937 a month, or 10.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 310,910 minutes a day and 113.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mayfield Heights is 79.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.70 lifetimes a year.
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