Health Profile of Greenfield, Wisconsin
Greenfield 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
Greenfield Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Greenfield | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.1% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Greenfield is 77.5 years, about 2.1 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 6.1%, higher than the Wisconsin average of 5.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.5% of residents, lower than the Wisconsin average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
15,329 residents in Greenfield are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,464 346 men · 1,118 women
- 75–84 2,556 980 men · 1,576 women
- 65–74 4,011 1,710 men · 2,301 women
- 50–64 7,297 3,479 men · 3,818 women
Younger residents
6,298 residents in Greenfield are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,698 874 boys · 825 girls
- 7–12 1,913 1,003 boys · 910 girls
- 3–7 1,567 774 boys · 793 girls
- 0–3 1,120 519 boys · 601 girls
About 3,331 residents in Greenfield (9.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Greenfield | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.8% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.0% | 34.9% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Greenfield are about the same as in Wisconsin.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Greenfield | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.4% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.7% | 23.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.5% | 21.7% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Greenfield is about 17% lower than in Wisconsin.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 46,319 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 509,506 minutes a day and 186.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Greenfield is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.56 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 | Greenfield | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.62 | 6.34 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Greenfield is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Greenfield, WI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Greenfield, WI compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield, WI | 37,199 | 77.5 yrs #2/3 | 6.1% #2/3 | 32.0% #2/3 |
| West Allis, WI | 59,584 | 75.2 yrs | 6.9% | 33.8% |
| Franklin, WI | 35,891 | 80.5 yrs | 3.1% | 31.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Greenfield, 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 Greenfield, Wisconsin.
Is Greenfield, Wisconsin a healthy place to live?
Greenfield, 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 Greenfield, Wisconsin?
People in Greenfield, Wisconsin can expect to live 77.5 years on average, 2.1 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Greenfield, Wisconsin?
6.1% of residents in Greenfield, Wisconsin have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 0.9 points above the Wisconsin rate of 5.2%.
What is the obesity rate in Greenfield, Wisconsin?
32.0% of adults in Greenfield, Wisconsin are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.9 points below the Wisconsin rate of 34.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Greenfield, Wisconsin go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 46,319 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 509,506 minutes a day and 186.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Greenfield is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.56 lifetimes a year.
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