Health Profile of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha 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
Waukesha Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Waukesha | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.9% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Waukesha is 78.8 years, about 0.8 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2%, higher than the Wisconsin average of 5.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.9% of residents, lower than the Wisconsin average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
19,270 residents in Waukesha are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,293 321 men · 971 women
- 75–84 2,545 1,015 men · 1,531 women
- 65–74 4,508 2,101 men · 2,407 women
- 50–64 10,924 5,544 men · 5,380 women
Younger residents
11,141 residents in Waukesha are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,632 1,763 boys · 1,869 girls
- 7–12 3,097 1,525 boys · 1,572 girls
- 3–7 2,471 1,259 boys · 1,212 girls
- 0–3 1,940 988 boys · 953 girls
About 2,699 residents in Waukesha (4.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Waukesha | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.4% | 34.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Waukesha is about 26% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of diabetes in Waukesha is about 21% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of cancer in Waukesha is about 18% lower than in Wisconsin.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Waukesha | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.7% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.7% | 23.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.2% | 21.7% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Waukesha is about 15% lower than in Wisconsin.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 73,271 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 26.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 805,978 minutes a day and 294.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Waukesha is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.10 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 | Waukesha | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.83 | 6.34 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Waukesha is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Waukesha, WI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Waukesha, WI compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha, WI | 57,950 | 78.8 yrs #3/3 | 6.2% #3/3 | 31.4% #3/3 |
| Pewaukee, WI | 21,422 | 79.8 yrs | 2.0% | 29.2% |
| New Berlin, WI | 42,296 | 81.3 yrs | 3.3% | 29.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Waukesha, 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 Waukesha, Wisconsin.
How healthy is Waukesha, Wisconsin?
Waukesha, 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 average lifespan in Waukesha, Wisconsin?
People in Waukesha, Wisconsin can expect to live 78.8 years on average, 0.8 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6.
What percentage of Waukesha, Wisconsin residents are uninsured?
6.2% of residents in Waukesha, Wisconsin have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 1.0 points above the Wisconsin rate of 5.2%.
What is the obesity rate in Waukesha, Wisconsin?
31.4% of adults in Waukesha, Wisconsin are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.5 points below the Wisconsin rate of 34.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Waukesha, Wisconsin go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 73,271 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 26.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 805,978 minutes a day and 294.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Waukesha is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.10 lifetimes a year.
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