Health Profile of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Menomonee Falls 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
Menomonee Falls Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Menomonee Falls | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Menomonee Falls is 81.3 years, about 1.7 years longer than the Wisconsin average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 2.8%, lower than the Wisconsin average of 5.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.0% of residents, lower than the Wisconsin average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
15,839 residents in Menomonee Falls are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,618 533 men · 1,085 women
- 75–84 2,274 994 men · 1,280 women
- 65–74 3,921 1,843 men · 2,078 women
- 50–64 8,026 3,846 men · 4,180 women
Younger residents
8,462 residents in Menomonee Falls are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,703 1,225 boys · 1,478 girls
- 7–12 2,589 1,228 boys · 1,361 girls
- 3–7 1,895 890 boys · 1,004 girls
- 0–3 1,275 575 boys · 700 girls
About 2,353 residents in Menomonee Falls (5.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Menomonee Falls | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.9% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.2% | 34.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Menomonee Falls is about 19% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of heart disease in Menomonee Falls is about 17% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of obesity in Menomonee Falls is about 16% lower than in Wisconsin.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Menomonee Falls | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.5% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% | 23.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.7% | 21.7% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Menomonee Falls is about 32% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Menomonee Falls is about 23% lower than in Wisconsin.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,928 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 428,208 minutes a day and 156.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Menomonee Falls is 81.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.66 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 | Menomonee Falls | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.56 | 6.34 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Menomonee Falls is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Menomonee Falls, WI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Menomonee Falls, WI compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 39,966 | 81.3 yrs #1/3 | 2.8% #3/3 | 29.2% #2/3 |
| Brookfield, WI | 39,622 | 80.9 yrs | 2.1% | 27.7% |
| Germantown, WI | 20,790 | 79.4 yrs | 1.9% | 29.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Wisconsin, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
How healthy is Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin?
Menomonee Falls, 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.
How long do people live in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin?
People in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin can expect to live 81.3 years on average, 1.7 years longer than the Wisconsin average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin?
2.8% of residents in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin have no health insurance, about 1 in 36 people, 2.5 points below the Wisconsin rate of 5.2%.
How common is obesity in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin?
29.2% of adults in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.7 points below the Wisconsin rate of 34.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,928 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 428,208 minutes a day and 156.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Menomonee Falls is 81.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.66 lifetimes a year.
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