Health Profile of Upper Arlington, Ohio
Upper Arlington 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+
Upper Arlington Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Upper Arlington | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.9% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.1% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Upper Arlington is 82.3 years, about 5.3 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 1.9%, lower than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.1% of residents, lower than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,585 residents in Upper Arlington are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 988 441 men · 547 women
- 75–84 1,788 849 men · 939 women
- 65–74 3,316 1,526 men · 1,790 women
- 50–64 6,494 3,133 men · 3,361 women
Younger residents
8,862 residents in Upper Arlington are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,700 1,482 boys · 1,218 girls
- 7–12 2,690 1,447 boys · 1,243 girls
- 3–7 2,041 1,007 boys · 1,034 girls
- 0–3 1,432 649 boys · 783 girls
About 1,411 residents in Upper Arlington (4.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Upper Arlington | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.9% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.6% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Upper Arlington is about 30% lower than in Ohio. The rate of heart disease in Upper Arlington is about 28% lower than in Ohio. The rate of obesity in Upper Arlington is about 26% lower than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Upper Arlington | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.5% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 14.3% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Upper Arlington is about 57% lower than in Ohio. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Upper Arlington is about 50% lower than in Ohio. The rate of binge drinking in Upper Arlington is about 15% higher than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 26,281 cigarettes a day, 788,422 a month, or 9.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 289,088 minutes a day and 105.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Upper Arlington is 82.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.44 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 | Upper Arlington | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.57 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Upper Arlington is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Upper Arlington, Ohio has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Ohio, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Upper Arlington, Ohio.
Is Upper Arlington, Ohio a healthy place to live?
Upper Arlington, 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the life expectancy in Upper Arlington, Ohio?
People in Upper Arlington, Ohio can expect to live 82.3 years on average, 5.3 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Upper Arlington, Ohio?
1.9% of residents in Upper Arlington, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 52 people, 4.5 points below the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What percentage of Upper Arlington, Ohio residents are obese?
28.6% of adults in Upper Arlington, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 9.9 points below the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Upper Arlington, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 26,281 cigarettes a day, 788,422 a month, or 9.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 289,088 minutes a day and 105.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Upper Arlington is 82.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.44 lifetimes a year.
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