Health Profile of Beloit, Wisconsin
Beloit 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
Beloit Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Beloit | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.3% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.3% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Beloit is 74.4 years, about 5.2 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 9.3%, higher than the Wisconsin average of 5.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.3% of residents, higher than the Wisconsin average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,542 residents in Beloit are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 461 124 men · 337 women
- 75–84 1,057 428 men · 629 women
- 65–74 2,421 1,159 men · 1,262 women
- 50–64 5,603 2,703 men · 2,900 women
Younger residents
7,912 residents in Beloit are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,211 1,102 boys · 1,109 girls
- 7–12 2,396 1,224 boys · 1,172 girls
- 3–7 1,923 1,067 boys · 856 girls
- 0–3 1,382 786 boys · 596 girls
About 1,637 residents in Beloit (5.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Beloit | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.9% | 34.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Beloit is about 21% lower than in Wisconsin.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Beloit | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.3% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% | 23.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.8% | 21.7% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Beloit is about 28% higher than in Wisconsin. The rate of smoking in Beloit is about 21% higher than in Wisconsin.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 51,969 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 571,654 minutes a day and 208.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Beloit is 74.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.34 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 | Beloit | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.15 | 6.34 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Beloit is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Beloit, Wisconsin has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Wisconsin, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Beloit, Wisconsin.
What is the health grade for Beloit, Wisconsin?
Beloit, Wisconsin 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 Beloit, Wisconsin?
People in Beloit, Wisconsin can expect to live 74.4 years on average, 5.2 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Beloit, Wisconsin?
9.3% of residents in Beloit, Wisconsin have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 4.1 points above the Wisconsin rate of 5.2%.
How common is obesity in Beloit, Wisconsin?
38.9% of adults in Beloit, Wisconsin are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.0 points above the Wisconsin rate of 34.9%.
What health issue is more common in Beloit, Wisconsin than elsewhere?
Compared with Wisconsin as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 27.8%, about 28% higher than the Wisconsin rate of 21.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Beloit, Wisconsin go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 51,969 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 571,654 minutes a day and 208.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Beloit is 74.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.34 lifetimes a year.
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