Health Profile of Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown 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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D
Youngstown Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Youngstown | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.0 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.9% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 29.0% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Youngstown is 72.0 years, about 5.0 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.9%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 29.0% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
22,369 residents in Youngstown are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,652 448 men · 1,203 women
- 75–84 3,180 1,294 men · 1,887 women
- 65–74 5,699 2,551 men · 3,148 women
- 50–64 11,838 5,789 men · 6,049 women
Younger residents
12,472 residents in Youngstown are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,032 2,060 boys · 1,972 girls
- 7–12 3,650 1,825 boys · 1,825 girls
- 3–7 2,751 1,414 boys · 1,336 girls
- 0–3 2,040 1,037 boys · 1,002 girls
About 6,278 residents in Youngstown (10.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Youngstown | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 19.5% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 10.0% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 43.4% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Youngstown is about 62% higher than in Ohio. The rate of heart disease in Youngstown is about 30% higher than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Youngstown | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 30.1% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.4% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 41.2% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Youngstown is about 43% higher than in Ohio. The rate of binge drinking in Youngstown is about 26% lower than in Ohio. The rate of smoking in Youngstown is about 24% higher than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 138,807 cigarettes a day, 4.2 million a month, or 50.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.5 million minutes a day and 557.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Youngstown is 72.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 15 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 | Youngstown | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.06 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Youngstown is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Youngstown, Ohio has an overall health index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Ohio, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Youngstown, Ohio.
Is Youngstown, Ohio a healthy place to live?
Youngstown, Ohio has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Youngstown, Ohio?
People in Youngstown, Ohio can expect to live 72.0 years on average, 5.0 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Youngstown, Ohio?
6.9% of residents in Youngstown, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 0.5 points above the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What percentage of Youngstown, Ohio residents are obese?
43.4% of adults in Youngstown, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 5.0 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
What is the biggest health concern in Youngstown, Ohio?
Compared with Ohio as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 19.5%, about 62% higher than the Ohio rate of 12.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Youngstown, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 138,807 cigarettes a day, 4.2 million a month, or 50.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.5 million minutes a day and 557.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Youngstown is 72.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 15 lifetimes a year.
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