Health Profile of Milwaukie, Oregon
Milwaukie 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
Milwaukie Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Milwaukie | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.7 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.5% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.5% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Milwaukie is 79.7 years, about 0.9 years longer than the Oregon average of 78.8 years. The uninsured rate is 4.5%, lower than the Oregon average of 5.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.5% of residents, lower than the Oregon average of 15.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,683 residents in Milwaukie are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 573 194 men · 378 women
- 75–84 1,095 465 men · 629 women
- 65–74 1,949 877 men · 1,072 women
- 50–64 4,066 2,152 men · 1,914 women
Younger residents
3,702 residents in Milwaukie are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,106 526 boys · 580 girls
- 7–12 1,053 564 boys · 489 girls
- 3–7 879 465 boys · 415 girls
- 0–3 663 333 boys · 331 girls
About 1,089 residents in Milwaukie (5.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Milwaukie | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.7% | 30.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Milwaukie is about 21% lower than in Oregon. The rate of diabetes in Milwaukie is about 18% lower than in Oregon.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Milwaukie | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.4% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.1% | 20.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Milwaukie is about 21% lower than in Oregon. The rate of smoking in Milwaukie is about 15% lower than in Oregon.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,242 cigarettes a day, 757,251 a month, or 9.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 277,659 minutes a day and 101.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Milwaukie is 79.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.42 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 | Milwaukie | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.17 | 6.11 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Milwaukie is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Milwaukie, Oregon has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Oregon, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Milwaukie, Oregon.
What is the health grade for Milwaukie, Oregon?
Milwaukie, Oregon 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Milwaukie, Oregon?
People in Milwaukie, Oregon can expect to live 79.7 years on average, 0.9 years longer than the Oregon average of 78.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Milwaukie, Oregon?
4.5% of residents in Milwaukie, Oregon have no health insurance, about 1 in 22 people, 1.4 points below the Oregon rate of 5.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Milwaukie, Oregon?
26.7% of adults in Milwaukie, Oregon are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 4.0 points below the Oregon rate of 30.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Milwaukie, Oregon go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,242 cigarettes a day, 757,251 a month, or 9.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 277,659 minutes a day and 101.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Milwaukie is 79.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.42 lifetimes a year.
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