Health Profile of Tallmadge, Ohio
Tallmadge 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
Tallmadge Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Tallmadge | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.4% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.4% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Tallmadge is 79.5 years, about 2.4 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 3.4%, lower than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.4% of residents, lower than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,832 residents in Tallmadge are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 729 255 men · 474 women
- 75–84 1,501 601 men · 900 women
- 65–74 2,161 953 men · 1,208 women
- 50–64 4,441 2,073 men · 2,368 women
Younger residents
3,769 residents in Tallmadge are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,330 637 boys · 694 girls
- 7–12 1,118 549 boys · 569 girls
- 3–7 747 369 boys · 377 girls
- 0–3 574 275 boys · 299 girls
About 1,466 residents in Tallmadge (7.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Tallmadge | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.9% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.4% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Tallmadge is about 18% lower than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Tallmadge | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.6% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.4% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Tallmadge is about 24% lower than in Ohio. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Tallmadge is about 22% lower than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,337 cigarettes a day, 910,096 a month, or 11.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 333,702 minutes a day and 121.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Tallmadge is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.92 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 | Tallmadge | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.80 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Tallmadge is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Tallmadge, Ohio has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Ohio, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Tallmadge, Ohio.
How healthy is Tallmadge, Ohio?
Tallmadge, 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 Tallmadge, Ohio?
People in Tallmadge, Ohio can expect to live 79.5 years on average, 2.4 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Tallmadge, Ohio?
3.4% of residents in Tallmadge, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 30 people, 3.0 points below the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What percentage of Tallmadge, Ohio residents are obese?
31.4% of adults in Tallmadge, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 7.0 points below the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Tallmadge, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,337 cigarettes a day, 910,096 a month, or 11.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 333,702 minutes a day and 121.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Tallmadge is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.92 lifetimes a year.
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