Health Profile of Cleveland, Tennessee
Cleveland 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
Cleveland Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Cleveland | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.0 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.9% | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Cleveland is 74.0 years, about 0.9 years shorter than the Tennessee average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 10.9%, higher than the Tennessee average of 10.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.6% of residents, higher than the Tennessee average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,674 residents in Cleveland are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 868 268 men · 600 women
- 75–84 1,804 684 men · 1,120 women
- 65–74 3,607 1,582 men · 2,025 women
- 50–64 6,395 3,043 men · 3,352 women
Younger residents
8,353 residents in Cleveland are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,259 1,215 boys · 1,044 girls
- 7–12 2,350 1,237 boys · 1,113 girls
- 3–7 2,070 1,051 boys · 1,019 girls
- 0–3 1,674 820 boys · 854 girls
About 3,038 residents in Cleveland (7.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Cleveland | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.4% | 8.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.9% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Cleveland are about the same as in Tennessee.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Cleveland | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.0% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% | 13.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.3% | 28.4% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Cleveland are about the same as in Tennessee.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 74,927 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 27.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 824,201 minutes a day and 300.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cleveland is 74.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.74 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 | Cleveland | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.22 | 6.39 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Cleveland is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Cleveland, Tennessee has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Tennessee, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Cleveland, Tennessee.
How healthy is Cleveland, Tennessee?
Cleveland, Tennessee 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.
How long do people live in Cleveland, Tennessee?
People in Cleveland, Tennessee can expect to live 74.0 years on average, 0.9 years shorter than the Tennessee average of 74.8.
What is the uninsured rate in Cleveland, Tennessee?
10.9% of residents in Cleveland, Tennessee have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 0.8 points above the Tennessee rate of 10.0%.
How common is obesity in Cleveland, Tennessee?
38.9% of adults in Cleveland, Tennessee are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.9 points above the Tennessee rate of 37.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Cleveland, Tennessee go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 74,927 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 27.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 824,201 minutes a day and 300.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cleveland is 74.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.74 lifetimes a year.
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