Health Profile of Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Oak Creek 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
Oak Creek Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Oak Creek | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.0% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Oak Creek is 78.5 years, about 1.1 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 4.0%, lower than the Wisconsin average of 5.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.7% of residents, lower than the Wisconsin average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,278 residents in Oak Creek are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 513 195 men · 318 women
- 75–84 1,196 536 men · 659 women
- 65–74 2,943 1,506 men · 1,436 women
- 50–64 7,627 3,692 men · 3,935 women
Younger residents
7,538 residents in Oak Creek are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,451 1,238 boys · 1,212 girls
- 7–12 2,180 1,078 boys · 1,101 girls
- 3–7 1,655 801 boys · 855 girls
- 0–3 1,252 599 boys · 653 girls
About 1,177 residents in Oak Creek (3.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Oak Creek | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.2% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.1% | 34.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Oak Creek is about 33% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of diabetes in Oak Creek is about 27% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of cancer in Oak Creek is about 19% lower than in Wisconsin.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Oak Creek | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.7% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 27.8% | 23.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.3% | 21.7% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Oak Creek is about 20% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of binge drinking in Oak Creek is about 18% higher than in Wisconsin.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 44,882 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 493,703 minutes a day and 180.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oak Creek is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.37 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 | Oak Creek | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.33 | 6.34 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Oak Creek is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Oak Creek, WI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Oak Creek, WI compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek, WI | 36,158 | 78.5 yrs #3/3 | 4.0% #2/3 | 32.1% #2/3 |
| Caledonia, WI | 22,848 | 78.6 yrs | 4.1% | 33.9% |
| Franklin, WI | 35,891 | 80.5 yrs | 3.1% | 31.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Oak Creek, 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 Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
How healthy is Oak Creek, Wisconsin?
Oak Creek, 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.
How long do people live in Oak Creek, Wisconsin?
People in Oak Creek, Wisconsin can expect to live 78.5 years on average, 1.1 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6.
What percentage of Oak Creek, Wisconsin residents are uninsured?
4.0% of residents in Oak Creek, Wisconsin have no health insurance, about 1 in 25 people, 1.2 points below the Wisconsin rate of 5.2%.
What is the obesity rate in Oak Creek, Wisconsin?
32.1% of adults in Oak Creek, Wisconsin are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.8 points below the Wisconsin rate of 34.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Oak Creek, Wisconsin go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 44,882 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 493,703 minutes a day and 180.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oak Creek is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.37 lifetimes a year.
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