Health Profile of Howard, Wisconsin
Howard 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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A
Howard Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Howard | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.3% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.9% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Howard is 81.1 years, about 1.5 years longer than the Wisconsin average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 4.3%, lower than the Wisconsin average of 5.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.9% of residents, lower than the Wisconsin average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,326 residents in Howard are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 371 94 men · 277 women
- 75–84 954 479 men · 476 women
- 65–74 1,810 867 men · 942 women
- 50–64 4,192 2,091 men · 2,101 women
Younger residents
4,598 residents in Howard are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,569 690 boys · 879 girls
- 7–12 1,357 654 boys · 703 girls
- 3–7 956 466 boys · 490 girls
- 0–3 716 330 boys · 386 girls
About 652 residents in Howard (3.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Howard | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.4% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.2% | 34.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Howard is about 29% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of diabetes in Howard is about 25% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of cancer in Howard is about 18% lower than in Wisconsin.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Howard | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.9% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 26.6% | 23.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.9% | 21.7% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Howard is about 17% lower than in Wisconsin.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,620 cigarettes a day, 828,595 a month, or 10.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 303,818 minutes a day and 110.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Howard is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.60 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 | Howard | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.60 | 6.34 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Howard is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Howard, WI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Howard, WI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard, WI | 20,955 | 81.1 yrs #1/2 | 4.3% #1/2 | 35.2% #1/2 |
| Green Bay, WI | 105,266 | 78.3 yrs | 7.8% | 37.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Howard, Wisconsin has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Wisconsin, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Howard, Wisconsin.
How healthy is Howard, Wisconsin?
Howard, Wisconsin has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Howard, Wisconsin?
People in Howard, Wisconsin can expect to live 81.1 years on average, 1.5 years longer than the Wisconsin average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Howard, Wisconsin?
4.3% of residents in Howard, Wisconsin have no health insurance, about 1 in 23 people, 1.0 points below the Wisconsin rate of 5.2%.
How common is obesity in Howard, Wisconsin?
35.2% of adults in Howard, Wisconsin are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Wisconsin rate of 34.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Howard, Wisconsin go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,620 cigarettes a day, 828,595 a month, or 10.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 303,818 minutes a day and 110.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Howard is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.60 lifetimes a year.
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