Health Profile of Willoughby, Ohio
Willoughby 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
Willoughby Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Willoughby | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.4% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.9% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Willoughby is 78.1 years, about 1.1 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 4.4%, lower than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.9% of residents, lower than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,078 residents in Willoughby are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 989 314 men · 674 women
- 75–84 1,620 586 men · 1,034 women
- 65–74 2,629 1,170 men · 1,459 women
- 50–64 4,840 2,312 men · 2,528 women
Younger residents
4,021 residents in Willoughby are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,363 681 boys · 682 girls
- 7–12 1,198 636 boys · 562 girls
- 3–7 868 463 boys · 405 girls
- 0–3 592 286 boys · 306 girls
About 2,035 residents in Willoughby (8.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Willoughby | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.8% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.2% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.5% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Willoughby are about the same as in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Willoughby | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.2% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.4% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Willoughby is about 30% lower than in Ohio. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Willoughby is about 26% lower than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,479 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 379,267 minutes a day and 138.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Willoughby is 78.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.37 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 | Willoughby | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.11 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Willoughby is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Willoughby, Ohio has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Ohio, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Willoughby, Ohio.
Is Willoughby, Ohio a healthy place to live?
Willoughby, 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.
How long do people live in Willoughby, Ohio?
People in Willoughby, Ohio can expect to live 78.1 years on average, 1.1 years longer than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Willoughby, Ohio?
4.4% of residents in Willoughby, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 23 people, 2.0 points below the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
How common is obesity in Willoughby, Ohio?
35.5% of adults in Willoughby, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.9 points below the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Willoughby, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,479 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 379,267 minutes a day and 138.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Willoughby is 78.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.37 lifetimes a year.
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