Health Profile of Kenosha, Wisconsin
Kenosha 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
Kenosha Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Kenosha | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Kenosha is 75.7 years, about 4.0 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7%, higher than the Wisconsin average of 5.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.5% of residents, higher than the Wisconsin average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
26,941 residents in Kenosha are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,617 579 men · 1,038 women
- 75–84 3,716 1,485 men · 2,231 women
- 65–74 6,371 2,950 men · 3,421 women
- 50–64 15,236 7,776 men · 7,460 women
Younger residents
19,261 residents in Kenosha are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,174 3,036 boys · 3,138 girls
- 7–12 5,557 2,845 boys · 2,712 girls
- 3–7 4,320 2,188 boys · 2,132 girls
- 0–3 3,210 1,606 boys · 1,603 girls
About 5,074 residents in Kenosha (5.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Kenosha | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.5% | 34.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Kenosha is about 23% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of heart disease in Kenosha is about 18% lower than in Wisconsin.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Kenosha | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.6% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.2% | 23.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.7% | 21.7% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Kenosha are about the same as in Wisconsin.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 129,424 cigarettes a day, 3.9 million a month, or 47.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 519.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kenosha is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 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 | Kenosha | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.02 | 6.34 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Kenosha is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Kenosha, WI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Kenosha, WI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | 86,039 | 75.7 yrs #2/2 | 6.7% #2/2 | 37.5% #2/2 |
| Pleasant Prairie, WI | 24,424 | 80.0 yrs | 4.1% | 33.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Kenosha, Wisconsin has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Wisconsin, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Is Kenosha, Wisconsin a healthy place to live?
Kenosha, 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 Kenosha, Wisconsin?
People in Kenosha, Wisconsin can expect to live 75.7 years on average, 4.0 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6.
What percentage of Kenosha, Wisconsin residents are uninsured?
6.7% of residents in Kenosha, Wisconsin have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, 1.4 points above the Wisconsin rate of 5.2%.
What is the obesity rate in Kenosha, Wisconsin?
37.5% of adults in Kenosha, Wisconsin are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.6 points above the Wisconsin rate of 34.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Kenosha, Wisconsin go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 129,424 cigarettes a day, 3.9 million a month, or 47.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 519.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kenosha is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 lifetimes a year.
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