Health Profile of Rocky River, Ohio
Rocky River 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
Rocky River Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Rocky River | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.1% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.1% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Rocky River is 81.5 years, about 4.4 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 3.1%, lower than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.1% of residents, lower than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,145 residents in Rocky River are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 857 238 men · 619 women
- 75–84 1,591 746 men · 845 women
- 65–74 2,631 1,181 men · 1,450 women
- 50–64 4,066 2,024 men · 2,042 women
Younger residents
4,417 residents in Rocky River are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,263 645 boys · 618 girls
- 7–12 1,303 596 boys · 707 girls
- 3–7 1,065 481 boys · 583 girls
- 0–3 786 376 boys · 410 girls
About 1,338 residents in Rocky River (6.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Rocky River | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 9.0% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.9% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.4% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Rocky River is about 31% lower than in Ohio. The rate of cancer in Rocky River is about 30% higher than in Ohio. The rate of diabetes in Rocky River is about 24% lower than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Rocky River | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.7% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.0% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Rocky River is about 48% lower than in Ohio. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Rocky River is about 45% lower than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 21,449 cigarettes a day, 643,483 a month, or 7.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 235,944 minutes a day and 86.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rocky River is 81.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.01 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 | Rocky River | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.27 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Rocky River is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Rocky River, OH Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Rocky River, OH compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky River, OH | 21,449 | 81.5 yrs #1/3 | 3.1% #1/3 | 26.4% #1/3 |
| Lakewood, OH | 50,003 | 77.0 yrs | 6.2% | 30.1% |
| Westlake, OH | 34,104 | 79.6 yrs | 3.1% | 27.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rocky River, Ohio has an overall health index grade of A, making it far better than Ohio, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Rocky River, Ohio.
Is Rocky River, Ohio a healthy place to live?
Rocky River, 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Rocky River, Ohio?
People in Rocky River, Ohio can expect to live 81.5 years on average, 4.4 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What percentage of Rocky River, Ohio residents are uninsured?
3.1% of residents in Rocky River, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 32 people, 3.3 points below the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
How common is obesity in Rocky River, Ohio?
26.4% of adults in Rocky River, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 12.0 points below the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Rocky River, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 21,449 cigarettes a day, 643,483 a month, or 7.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 235,944 minutes a day and 86.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rocky River is 81.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.01 lifetimes a year.
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