Health Profile of Shaker Heights, Ohio
Shaker 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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A
Shaker Heights Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Shaker Heights | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.6 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.8% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.6% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Shaker Heights is 81.6 years, about 4.6 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 2.8%, lower than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.6% of residents, lower than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,969 residents in Shaker Heights are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 826 284 men · 542 women
- 75–84 1,717 694 men · 1,023 women
- 65–74 2,986 1,302 men · 1,684 women
- 50–64 5,440 2,499 men · 2,941 women
Younger residents
6,445 residents in Shaker Heights are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,099 1,072 boys · 1,027 girls
- 7–12 1,890 927 boys · 963 girls
- 3–7 1,409 709 boys · 700 girls
- 0–3 1,047 552 boys · 495 girls
About 1,275 residents in Shaker Heights (4.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Shaker Heights | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.1% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Shaker Heights is about 21% lower than in Ohio. The rate of obesity in Shaker Heights is about 17% lower than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Shaker Heights | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.8% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.6% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Shaker Heights is about 43% lower than in Ohio. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Shaker Heights is about 35% lower than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,497 cigarettes a day, 914,925 a month, or 11.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 335,472 minutes a day and 122.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Shaker Heights is 81.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.85 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 | Shaker Heights | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.83 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Shaker Heights is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Shaker Heights, OH Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Shaker Heights, OH compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker Heights, OH | 28,870 | 81.6 yrs #1/2 | 2.8% #1/2 | 32.1% #1/2 |
| Cleveland Heights, OH | 44,352 | 78.8 yrs | 3.0% | 34.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Shaker Heights, Ohio has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Ohio, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
What is the health grade for Shaker Heights, Ohio?
Shaker Heights, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Shaker Heights, Ohio?
People in Shaker Heights, Ohio can expect to live 81.6 years on average, 4.6 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Shaker Heights, Ohio?
2.8% of residents in Shaker Heights, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 36 people, 3.6 points below the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Shaker Heights, Ohio?
32.1% of adults in Shaker Heights, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.3 points below the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Shaker Heights, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,497 cigarettes a day, 914,925 a month, or 11.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 335,472 minutes a day and 122.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Shaker Heights is 81.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.85 lifetimes a year.
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