Health Profile of Solon, Ohio
Solon 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
Solon Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Solon | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.9 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.9% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.3% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Solon is 82.9 years, about 5.8 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 2.9%, lower than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.3% of residents, lower than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,984 residents in Solon are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 459 190 men · 269 women
- 75–84 1,084 473 men · 612 women
- 65–74 2,408 1,211 men · 1,198 women
- 50–64 5,032 2,450 men · 2,582 women
Younger residents
5,642 residents in Solon are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,994 910 boys · 1,084 girls
- 7–12 1,803 818 boys · 985 girls
- 3–7 1,149 584 boys · 565 girls
- 0–3 697 392 boys · 305 girls
About 651 residents in Solon (2.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Solon | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.7% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Solon is about 28% lower than in Ohio. The rate of heart disease in Solon is about 22% lower than in Ohio. The rate of diabetes in Solon is about 21% lower than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Solon | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.5% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.3% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Solon is about 45% lower than in Ohio. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Solon is about 43% lower than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 22,845 cigarettes a day, 685,347 a month, or 8.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 251,294 minutes a day and 91.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Solon is 82.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.11 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 | Solon | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.71 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Solon is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Solon, OH Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Solon, OH compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solon, OH | 22,750 | 82.9 yrs #1/2 | 2.9% #1/2 | 27.7% #1/2 |
| Twinsburg, OH | 21,734 | 80.5 yrs | 3.9% | 31.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Solon, 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 Solon, Ohio.
What is the health grade for Solon, Ohio?
Solon, 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 average lifespan in Solon, Ohio?
People in Solon, Ohio can expect to live 82.9 years on average, 5.8 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Solon, Ohio?
2.9% of residents in Solon, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 35 people, 3.5 points below the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What percentage of Solon, Ohio residents are obese?
27.7% of adults in Solon, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 10.7 points below the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Solon, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 22,845 cigarettes a day, 685,347 a month, or 8.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 251,294 minutes a day and 91.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Solon is 82.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.11 lifetimes a year.
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