Health Profile of Superior, Wisconsin
Superior 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
Superior Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Superior | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.9% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Superior is 76.4 years, about 3.2 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 4.9%, lower than the Wisconsin average of 5.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.0% of residents, lower than the Wisconsin average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,012 residents in Superior are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 638 166 men · 472 women
- 75–84 1,226 552 men · 674 women
- 65–74 2,305 1,096 men · 1,209 women
- 50–64 4,843 2,344 men · 2,499 women
Younger residents
4,672 residents in Superior are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,558 767 boys · 791 girls
- 7–12 1,359 715 boys · 644 girls
- 3–7 997 501 boys · 496 girls
- 0–3 759 372 boys · 387 girls
About 1,664 residents in Superior (6.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Superior | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.5% | 34.9% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Superior are about the same as in Wisconsin.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Superior | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.1% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 25.7% | 23.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.9% | 21.7% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Superior are about the same as in Wisconsin.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,408 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 433,493 minutes a day and 158.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Superior is 76.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.94 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 | Superior | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.69 | 6.34 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Superior is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Superior, WI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Superior, WI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior, WI | 25,358 | 76.4 yrs #2/2 | 4.9% #2/2 | 33.5% #2/2 |
| Duluth, MN | 77,579 | 77.8 yrs | 4.7% | 32.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Superior, 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 Superior, Wisconsin.
How healthy is Superior, Wisconsin?
Superior, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Superior, Wisconsin?
People in Superior, Wisconsin can expect to live 76.4 years on average, 3.2 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6.
What percentage of Superior, Wisconsin residents are uninsured?
4.9% of residents in Superior, Wisconsin have no health insurance, about 1 in 20 people, about the same as the Wisconsin rate of 5.2%.
How common is obesity in Superior, Wisconsin?
33.5% of adults in Superior, Wisconsin are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.4 points below the Wisconsin rate of 34.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Superior, Wisconsin go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,408 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 433,493 minutes a day and 158.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Superior is 76.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.94 lifetimes a year.
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