Health Profile of Mequon, Wisconsin
Mequon 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+
Mequon Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Mequon | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Mequon is 83.5 years, about 3.9 years longer than the Wisconsin average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 1.8%, lower than the Wisconsin average of 5.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.0% of residents, lower than the Wisconsin average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,154 residents in Mequon are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 718 231 men · 487 women
- 75–84 1,665 749 men · 916 women
- 65–74 3,062 1,551 men · 1,511 women
- 50–64 5,710 2,820 men · 2,890 women
Younger residents
5,164 residents in Mequon are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,834 916 boys · 918 girls
- 7–12 1,499 700 boys · 799 girls
- 3–7 1,052 513 boys · 539 girls
- 0–3 778 395 boys · 383 girls
About 905 residents in Mequon (3.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Mequon | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.8% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.1% | 34.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Mequon is about 20% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of diabetes in Mequon is about 19% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of obesity in Mequon is about 17% lower than in Wisconsin.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Mequon | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.0% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% | 23.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.0% | 21.7% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Mequon is about 46% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Mequon is about 31% lower than in Wisconsin.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 19,439 cigarettes a day, 583,158 a month, or 7.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 213,824 minutes a day and 78.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mequon is 83.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.78 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 | Mequon | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.99 | 6.34 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Mequon is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mequon, Wisconsin has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than Wisconsin, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Mequon, Wisconsin.
How healthy is Mequon, Wisconsin?
Mequon, 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the average lifespan in Mequon, Wisconsin?
People in Mequon, Wisconsin can expect to live 83.5 years on average, 3.9 years longer than the Wisconsin average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Mequon, Wisconsin?
1.8% of residents in Mequon, Wisconsin have no health insurance, about 1 in 55 people, 3.4 points below the Wisconsin rate of 5.2%.
How common is obesity in Mequon, Wisconsin?
29.1% of adults in Mequon, Wisconsin are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.8 points below the Wisconsin rate of 34.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Mequon, Wisconsin go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 19,439 cigarettes a day, 583,158 a month, or 7.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 213,824 minutes a day and 78.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mequon is 83.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.78 lifetimes a year.
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