Health Profile of Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville 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
Janesville Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Janesville | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.0% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.3% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Janesville is 77.5 years, about 2.1 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0%, higher than the Wisconsin average of 5.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.3% of residents, higher than the Wisconsin average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
17,988 residents in Janesville are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,272 361 men · 911 women
- 75–84 2,685 1,137 men · 1,547 women
- 65–74 4,447 1,954 men · 2,493 women
- 50–64 9,584 4,701 men · 4,883 women
Younger residents
10,912 residents in Janesville are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,348 1,881 boys · 1,467 girls
- 7–12 3,327 1,693 boys · 1,634 girls
- 3–7 2,493 1,203 boys · 1,290 girls
- 0–3 1,744 829 boys · 915 girls
About 3,264 residents in Janesville (6.5% 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 | Janesville | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.5% | 34.9% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Janesville are about the same as in Wisconsin.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Janesville | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.7% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% | 23.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.9% | 21.7% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Janesville are about the same as in Wisconsin.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 77,608 cigarettes a day, 2.3 million a month, or 28.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 853,684 minutes a day and 311.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Janesville is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.65 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 | Janesville | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.80 | 6.34 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Janesville is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Janesville, WI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Janesville, WI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WI | 50,369 | 77.5 yrs #1/2 | 6.0% #1/2 | 35.5% #1/2 |
| Beloit, WI | 31,426 | 74.4 yrs | 9.3% | 38.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Janesville, 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 Janesville, Wisconsin.
Is Janesville, Wisconsin a healthy place to live?
Janesville, 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 Janesville, Wisconsin?
People in Janesville, Wisconsin can expect to live 77.5 years on average, 2.1 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6.
What percentage of Janesville, Wisconsin residents are uninsured?
6.0% of residents in Janesville, Wisconsin have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 0.8 points above the Wisconsin rate of 5.2%.
What is the obesity rate in Janesville, Wisconsin?
35.5% of adults in Janesville, Wisconsin are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.6 points above the Wisconsin rate of 34.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Janesville, Wisconsin go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 77,608 cigarettes a day, 2.3 million a month, or 28.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 853,684 minutes a day and 311.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Janesville is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.65 lifetimes a year.
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