Health Profile of North Olmsted, Ohio
North Olmsted 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
North Olmsted Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | North Olmsted | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.4% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.7% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in North Olmsted is 79.0 years, about 1.9 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 4.4%, lower than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.7% of residents, lower than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,201 residents in North Olmsted are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 795 311 men · 484 women
- 75–84 1,966 848 men · 1,118 women
- 65–74 3,528 1,737 men · 1,791 women
- 50–64 6,912 3,268 men · 3,644 women
Younger residents
6,345 residents in North Olmsted are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,268 1,218 boys · 1,050 girls
- 7–12 1,890 1,030 boys · 861 girls
- 3–7 1,290 678 boys · 613 girls
- 0–3 897 438 boys · 459 girls
About 1,834 residents in North Olmsted (5.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | North Olmsted | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.7% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.4% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.8% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in North Olmsted is about 22% lower than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | North Olmsted | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.0% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.5% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in North Olmsted is about 29% lower than in Ohio. The rate of smoking in North Olmsted is about 22% lower than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,504 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 522,543 minutes a day and 190.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Olmsted is 79.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.59 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 | North Olmsted | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.12 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in North Olmsted is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
North Olmsted, OH Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How North Olmsted, OH compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Olmsted, OH | 31,891 | 79.0 yrs #2/2 | 4.4% #2/2 | 29.8% #2/2 |
| Westlake, OH | 34,104 | 79.6 yrs | 3.1% | 27.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, North Olmsted, 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 North Olmsted, Ohio.
How healthy is North Olmsted, Ohio?
North Olmsted, 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 North Olmsted, Ohio?
People in North Olmsted, Ohio can expect to live 79.0 years on average, 1.9 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0.
How many people lack health insurance in North Olmsted, Ohio?
4.4% of residents in North Olmsted, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 22 people, 2.0 points below the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What is the obesity rate in North Olmsted, Ohio?
29.8% of adults in North Olmsted, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 8.6 points below the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in North Olmsted, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,504 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 522,543 minutes a day and 190.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Olmsted is 79.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.59 lifetimes a year.
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