Health Profile of Green Bay, Wisconsin
Green Bay 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
Green Bay Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Green Bay | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Green Bay is 78.3 years, about 1.3 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 7.8%, higher than the Wisconsin average of 5.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.8% of residents, higher than the Wisconsin average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
33,120 residents in Green Bay are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,925 598 men · 1,327 women
- 75–84 4,149 1,764 men · 2,386 women
- 65–74 7,684 3,408 men · 4,276 women
- 50–64 19,362 9,901 men · 9,461 women
Younger residents
24,185 residents in Green Bay are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,939 3,638 boys · 3,302 girls
- 7–12 7,174 3,481 boys · 3,694 girls
- 3–7 5,824 2,885 boys · 2,939 girls
- 0–3 4,248 2,201 boys · 2,047 girls
About 4,502 residents in Green Bay (4.3% 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 | Green Bay | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.6% | 34.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Green Bay is about 22% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of heart disease in Green Bay is about 17% lower than in Wisconsin.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Green Bay | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.0% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.9% | 23.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.9% | 21.7% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Green Bay are about the same as in Wisconsin.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 161,204 cigarettes a day, 4.8 million a month, or 58.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.8 million minutes a day and 647.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Green Bay is 78.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 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 | Green Bay | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.65 | 6.34 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Green Bay is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Green Bay, WI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Green Bay, WI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WI | 105,266 | 78.3 yrs #2/2 | 7.8% #2/2 | 37.6% #2/2 |
| Howard, WI | 20,955 | 81.1 yrs | 4.3% | 35.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Green Bay, 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 Green Bay, Wisconsin.
How healthy is Green Bay, Wisconsin?
Green Bay, 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 life expectancy in Green Bay, Wisconsin?
People in Green Bay, Wisconsin can expect to live 78.3 years on average, 1.3 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Green Bay, Wisconsin?
7.8% of residents in Green Bay, Wisconsin have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 2.6 points above the Wisconsin rate of 5.2%.
How common is obesity in Green Bay, Wisconsin?
37.6% of adults in Green Bay, Wisconsin are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.7 points above the Wisconsin rate of 34.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Green Bay, Wisconsin go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 161,204 cigarettes a day, 4.8 million a month, or 58.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.8 million minutes a day and 647.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Green Bay is 78.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 lifetimes a year.
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