Health Profile of Midwest City, Oklahoma
Midwest City 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
Midwest City Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Midwest City | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.3 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.5% | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.0% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Midwest City is 74.3 years, about 2.2 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5 years. The uninsured rate is 10.5%, lower than the Oklahoma average of 12.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.0% of residents, lower than the Oklahoma average of 20.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
17,982 residents in Midwest City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 962 302 men · 660 women
- 75–84 2,671 1,016 men · 1,655 women
- 65–74 4,943 2,182 men · 2,761 women
- 50–64 9,406 4,400 men · 5,006 women
Younger residents
13,036 residents in Midwest City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,153 2,139 boys · 2,013 girls
- 7–12 4,033 2,103 boys · 1,929 girls
- 3–7 2,865 1,480 boys · 1,385 girls
- 0–3 1,987 988 boys · 998 girls
About 3,932 residents in Midwest City (7.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Midwest City | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 13.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.9% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.8% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Midwest City is about 17% lower than in Oklahoma.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Midwest City | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.6% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | 12.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.9% | 31.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Midwest City are about the same as in Oklahoma.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 82,734 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 30.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 910,075 minutes a day and 332.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Midwest City is 74.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.51 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 | Midwest City | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.78 | 7.53 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Midwest City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Midwest City, OK Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Midwest City, OK compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest City, OK | 54,029 | 74.3 yrs #1/2 | 10.5% #1/2 | 36.8% #1/2 |
| Del City, OK | 20,238 | 72.0 yrs | 14.1% | 36.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Midwest City, Oklahoma has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Oklahoma, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Midwest City, Oklahoma.
What is the health grade for Midwest City, Oklahoma?
Midwest City, Oklahoma 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.
What is the life expectancy in Midwest City, Oklahoma?
People in Midwest City, Oklahoma can expect to live 74.3 years on average, 2.2 years shorter than the Oklahoma average of 76.5.
What percentage of Midwest City, Oklahoma residents are uninsured?
10.5% of residents in Midwest City, Oklahoma have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 2.4 points below the Oklahoma rate of 12.9%.
What percentage of Midwest City, Oklahoma residents are obese?
36.8% of adults in Midwest City, Oklahoma are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.2 points below the Oklahoma rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Midwest City, Oklahoma go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 82,734 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 30.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 910,075 minutes a day and 332.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Midwest City is 74.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.51 lifetimes a year.
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