Health Profile of Medina, Ohio
Medina 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
Medina Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Medina | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.7% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.4% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Medina is 78.8 years, about 1.8 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 4.7%, lower than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.4% of residents, lower than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,318 residents in Medina are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 450 124 men · 326 women
- 75–84 956 407 men · 550 women
- 65–74 1,782 846 men · 937 women
- 50–64 4,130 2,056 men · 2,074 women
Younger residents
4,749 residents in Medina are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,475 798 boys · 677 girls
- 7–12 1,359 725 boys · 634 girls
- 3–7 1,084 615 boys · 469 girls
- 0–3 830 489 boys · 341 girls
About 995 residents in Medina (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 | Medina | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.4% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Medina is about 21% lower than in Ohio. The rate of heart disease in Medina is about 21% lower than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Medina | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.4% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.3% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Medina is about 25% lower than in Ohio. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Medina is about 23% lower than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,780 cigarettes a day, 923,406 a month, or 11.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 338,582 minutes a day and 123.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Medina is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.98 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 | Medina | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.11 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Medina is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Medina, OH Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Medina, OH compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina, OH | 21,146 | 78.8 yrs #2/2 | 4.7% #2/2 | 36.4% #1/2 |
| Brunswick, OH | 29,532 | 79.8 yrs | 3.8% | 37.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Medina, 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 Medina, Ohio.
What is the health grade for Medina, Ohio?
Medina, 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 life expectancy in Medina, Ohio?
People in Medina, Ohio can expect to live 78.8 years on average, 1.8 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What percentage of Medina, Ohio residents are uninsured?
4.7% of residents in Medina, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 21 people, 1.7 points below the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
How common is obesity in Medina, Ohio?
36.4% of adults in Medina, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.1 points below the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Medina, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,780 cigarettes a day, 923,406 a month, or 11.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 338,582 minutes a day and 123.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Medina is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.98 lifetimes a year.
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