Health Profile of Caledonia, Wisconsin
Caledonia 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
Caledonia Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Caledonia | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.1% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Caledonia is 78.6 years, about 1.0 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 4.1%, lower than the Wisconsin average of 5.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.6% of residents, lower than the Wisconsin average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,213 residents in Caledonia are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 412 158 men · 255 women
- 75–84 1,268 501 men · 766 women
- 65–74 2,422 1,233 men · 1,189 women
- 50–64 5,111 2,521 men · 2,590 women
Younger residents
4,828 residents in Caledonia are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,544 766 boys · 778 girls
- 7–12 1,316 680 boys · 636 girls
- 3–7 1,071 561 boys · 510 girls
- 0–3 898 462 boys · 435 girls
About 1,089 residents in Caledonia (4.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Caledonia | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.9% | 34.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Caledonia is about 17% lower than in Wisconsin.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Caledonia | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.5% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.6% | 23.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.4% | 21.7% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Caledonia is about 15% lower than in Wisconsin.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 29,320 cigarettes a day, 879,609 a month, or 10.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 322,523 minutes a day and 117.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Caledonia is 78.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.85 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 | Caledonia | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.11 | 6.34 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Caledonia is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Caledonia, WI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Caledonia, WI is the smallest of the 4 cities compared here, 22,848 residents against a local median of 36,158. Caledonia, WI's uninsured, at 4.1%, runs 34% below the 6.2% typical of the cities around it. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 3.8% on uninsured, so Caledonia, WI sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Caledonia, WI has the 2nd lowest uninsured of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia, WI | 22,848 | 78.6 yrs #1/4 | 4.1% #2/4 | 33.9% #2/4 |
| Oak Creek, WI | 36,158 | 78.5 yrs | 4.0% | 32.1% |
| Mount Pleasant, WI | 33,825 | 77.9 yrs | 6.2% | 34.7% |
| Racine, WI | 62,432 | 76.8 yrs | 7.8% | 40.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Caledonia, 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 Caledonia, Wisconsin.
What is the health grade for Caledonia, Wisconsin?
Caledonia, 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 Caledonia, Wisconsin?
People in Caledonia, Wisconsin can expect to live 78.6 years on average, 1.0 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Caledonia, Wisconsin?
4.1% of residents in Caledonia, Wisconsin have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 1.1 points below the Wisconsin rate of 5.2%.
What percentage of Caledonia, Wisconsin residents are obese?
33.9% of adults in Caledonia, Wisconsin are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.0 points below the Wisconsin rate of 34.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Caledonia, Wisconsin go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 29,320 cigarettes a day, 879,609 a month, or 10.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 322,523 minutes a day and 117.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Caledonia is 78.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.85 lifetimes a year.
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