Health Profile of Racine County, Wisconsin
Racine County 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
Racine County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Racine County | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.9% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Racine County is 78.0 years, about 1.6 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7%, higher than the Wisconsin average of 5.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.9% of residents, higher than the Wisconsin average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
72,907 residents in Racine County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,935 1,521 men · 2,414 women
- 75–84 9,696 3,970 men · 5,726 women
- 65–74 18,156 8,725 men · 9,431 women
- 50–64 41,119 20,146 men · 20,974 women
Younger residents
42,783 residents in Racine County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 13,429 6,752 boys · 6,676 girls
- 7–12 12,946 6,743 boys · 6,202 girls
- 3–7 9,680 5,079 boys · 4,600 girls
- 0–3 6,730 3,451 boys · 3,279 girls
About 10,114 residents in Racine County (5.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Racine County | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.8% | 34.9% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Racine County are about the same as in Wisconsin.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Racine County | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.3% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.8% | 23.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.3% | 21.7% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Racine County are about the same as in Wisconsin.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 295,252 cigarettes a day, 8.9 million a month, or 107.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.2 million minutes a day and 1.2 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Racine County is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.08 lifetimes a day, or 29 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 County | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.15 | 6.34 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Racine County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Racine County, WI Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Racine County, WI is the 4th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 197,532 residents against a local median of 411,699. Racine County, WI's obesity, at 36.8%, runs 19% above the 30.9% typical of the counties around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 9.0% on obesity, so Racine County, WI sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Racine County, WI has the 5th lowest obesity of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine County, WI | 197,532 | 78.0 yrs #4/6 | 5.7% #3/6 | 36.8% #5/6 |
| Kenosha County, WI | 168,436 | 77.6 yrs | 5.7% | 36.1% |
| Milwaukee County, WI | 925,807 | 76.7 yrs | 7.2% | 38.8% |
| Lake County, IL | 714,026 | 80.2 yrs | 6.9% | 30.9% |
| Ozaukee County, WI | 92,977 | 81.2 yrs | 2.5% | 30.7% |
| Waukesha County, WI | 411,699 | 80.8 yrs | 3.1% | 29.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Racine County, 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 Racine County, Wisconsin.
How healthy is Racine County, Wisconsin?
Racine County, 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.
Is Racine County, Wisconsin one of the healthiest counties in Wisconsin?
Racine County ranks 47th healthiest out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the average lifespan in Racine County, Wisconsin?
People in Racine County, Wisconsin can expect to live 78.0 years on average, 1.6 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Racine County, Wisconsin?
5.7% of residents in Racine County, Wisconsin have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, about the same as the Wisconsin rate of 5.2%.
What percentage of Racine County, Wisconsin residents are obese?
36.8% of adults in Racine County, Wisconsin are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.9 points above the Wisconsin rate of 34.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Racine County, Wisconsin go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 295,252 cigarettes a day, 8.9 million a month, or 107.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.2 million minutes a day and 1.2 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Racine County is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.08 lifetimes a day, or 29 lifetimes a year.
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