Health Profile of Racine, Wisconsin
Racine 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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C
Racine Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Racine | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Racine is 76.8 years, about 2.8 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 7.8%, higher than the Wisconsin average of 5.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.8% of residents, higher than the Wisconsin average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
18,604 residents in Racine are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,057 374 men · 683 women
- 75–84 2,272 964 men · 1,308 women
- 65–74 4,443 2,036 men · 2,407 women
- 50–64 10,832 5,407 men · 5,425 women
Younger residents
16,109 residents in Racine are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,901 2,507 boys · 2,394 girls
- 7–12 5,012 2,609 boys · 2,404 girls
- 3–7 3,733 1,964 boys · 1,768 girls
- 0–3 2,463 1,284 boys · 1,179 girls
About 2,818 residents in Racine (4.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Racine | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.5% | 34.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Racine is about 22% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of diabetes in Racine is about 16% higher than in Wisconsin. The rate of obesity in Racine is about 16% higher than in Wisconsin.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Racine | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.9% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% | 23.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.0% | 21.7% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Racine is about 24% higher than in Wisconsin. The rate of smoking in Racine is about 24% higher than in Wisconsin.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 104,586 cigarettes a day, 3.1 million a month, or 38.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 419.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Racine is 76.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 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 | Racine | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.06 | 6.34 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Racine is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Racine, WI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Racine, WI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WI | 62,432 | 76.8 yrs #2/2 | 7.8% #2/2 | 40.5% #2/2 |
| Mount Pleasant, WI | 33,825 | 77.9 yrs | 6.2% | 34.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Racine, Wisconsin has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Wisconsin, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Racine, Wisconsin.
What is the health grade for Racine, Wisconsin?
Racine, Wisconsin has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Racine, Wisconsin?
People in Racine, Wisconsin can expect to live 76.8 years on average, 2.8 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Racine, Wisconsin?
7.8% of residents in Racine, Wisconsin have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 2.6 points above the Wisconsin rate of 5.2%.
What percentage of Racine, Wisconsin residents are obese?
40.5% of adults in Racine, Wisconsin are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 5.6 points above the Wisconsin rate of 34.9%.
What is the biggest health concern in Racine, Wisconsin?
Compared with Wisconsin as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 27.0%, about 24% higher than the Wisconsin rate of 21.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Racine, Wisconsin go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 104,586 cigarettes a day, 3.1 million a month, or 38.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 419.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Racine is 76.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 lifetimes a year.
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