Health Profile of Sandusky, Ohio
Sandusky 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
Sandusky Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Sandusky | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.3 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.2% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.5% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Sandusky is 74.3 years, about 2.7 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 8.2%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.5% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,471 residents in Sandusky are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 452 155 men · 297 women
- 75–84 1,200 508 men · 692 women
- 65–74 2,132 949 men · 1,183 women
- 50–64 4,687 2,228 men · 2,459 women
Younger residents
5,314 residents in Sandusky are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,605 737 boys · 867 girls
- 7–12 1,539 771 boys · 768 girls
- 3–7 1,231 627 boys · 605 girls
- 0–3 939 457 boys · 483 girls
About 1,779 residents in Sandusky (7.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Sandusky | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.4% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.4% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.4% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Sandusky is about 19% higher than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Sandusky | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 26.0% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.3% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Sandusky are about the same as in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,881 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 17.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 537,694 minutes a day and 196.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sandusky is 74.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.02 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 | Sandusky | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.69 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Sandusky is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Sandusky, 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 Sandusky, Ohio.
How healthy is Sandusky, Ohio?
Sandusky, 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 Sandusky, Ohio?
People in Sandusky, Ohio can expect to live 74.3 years on average, 2.7 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Sandusky, Ohio?
8.2% of residents in Sandusky, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 1.8 points above the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
How common is obesity in Sandusky, Ohio?
42.4% of adults in Sandusky, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 3.9 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Sandusky, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,881 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 17.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 537,694 minutes a day and 196.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sandusky is 74.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.02 lifetimes a year.
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