Health Profile of Toledo, Ohio
Toledo 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
Toledo Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Toledo | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.8 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.7% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.6% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Toledo is 73.8 years, about 3.2 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7%, lower than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.6% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
83,334 residents in Toledo are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 4,603 1,544 men · 3,059 women
- 75–84 10,536 4,048 men · 6,489 women
- 65–74 21,407 9,697 men · 11,711 women
- 50–64 46,787 22,614 men · 24,174 women
Younger residents
56,799 residents in Toledo are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 16,649 8,327 boys · 8,321 girls
- 7–12 16,870 8,583 boys · 8,287 girls
- 3–7 13,329 6,901 boys · 6,427 girls
- 0–3 9,951 5,086 boys · 4,866 girls
About 17,212 residents in Toledo (6.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Toledo | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.0% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.6% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.7% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Toledo is about 25% higher than in Ohio. The rate of cancer in Toledo is about 19% lower than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Toledo | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 27.2% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.6% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Toledo are about the same as in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 543,221 cigarettes a day, 16.3 million a month, or 198.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 6.0 million minutes a day and 2.2 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Toledo is 73.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.15 lifetimes a day, or 56 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 | Toledo | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.46 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Toledo is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Toledo, 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 Toledo, Ohio.
What is the health grade for Toledo, Ohio?
Toledo, 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.
How long do people live in Toledo, Ohio?
People in Toledo, Ohio can expect to live 73.8 years on average, 3.2 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Toledo, Ohio?
5.7% of residents in Toledo, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 18 people, 0.7 points below the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
How common is obesity in Toledo, Ohio?
41.7% of adults in Toledo, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 3.3 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
What health issue is more common in Toledo, Ohio than elsewhere?
Compared with Ohio as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 15.0%, about 25% higher than the Ohio rate of 12.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Toledo, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 543,221 cigarettes a day, 16.3 million a month, or 198.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 6.0 million minutes a day and 2.2 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Toledo is 73.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.15 lifetimes a day, or 56 lifetimes a year.
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