Health Profile of Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton 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
Appleton Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Appleton | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.3% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Appleton is 78.3 years, about 1.3 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 4.2%, lower than the Wisconsin average of 5.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.3% of residents, lower than the Wisconsin average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
22,669 residents in Appleton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,501 496 men · 1,006 women
- 75–84 3,099 1,330 men · 1,769 women
- 65–74 5,602 2,632 men · 2,970 women
- 50–64 12,467 6,237 men · 6,231 women
Younger residents
14,937 residents in Appleton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,478 2,488 boys · 1,990 girls
- 7–12 4,417 2,201 boys · 2,215 girls
- 3–7 3,525 1,729 boys · 1,796 girls
- 0–3 2,517 1,279 boys · 1,239 girls
About 3,517 residents in Appleton (5.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Appleton | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.1% | 34.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Appleton is about 21% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of cancer in Appleton is about 16% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of diabetes in Appleton is about 16% lower than in Wisconsin.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Appleton | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.8% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.3% | 23.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.2% | 21.7% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Appleton are about the same as in Wisconsin.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 90,155 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 991,708 minutes a day and 362.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Appleton is 78.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.80 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 | Appleton | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.89 | 6.34 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Appleton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Appleton, WI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Appleton, WI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WI | 69,075 | 78.3 yrs #1/2 | 4.2% #1/2 | 33.1% #1/2 |
| Fox Crossing, WI | 20,338 | 78.0 yrs | 4.7% | 35.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Appleton, Wisconsin has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Wisconsin, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Is Appleton, Wisconsin a healthy place to live?
Appleton, Wisconsin 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.
What is the average lifespan in Appleton, Wisconsin?
People in Appleton, Wisconsin can expect to live 78.3 years on average, 1.3 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Appleton, Wisconsin?
4.2% of residents in Appleton, Wisconsin have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 1.0 points below the Wisconsin rate of 5.2%.
What is the obesity rate in Appleton, Wisconsin?
33.1% of adults in Appleton, Wisconsin are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.8 points below the Wisconsin rate of 34.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Appleton, Wisconsin go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 90,155 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 991,708 minutes a day and 362.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Appleton is 78.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.80 lifetimes a year.
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