Health Profile of West Allis, Wisconsin
West Allis 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
West Allis Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Allis | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.9% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Allis is 75.2 years, about 4.4 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 6.9%, higher than the Wisconsin average of 5.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.1% of residents, lower than the Wisconsin average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
21,132 residents in West Allis are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,496 410 men · 1,086 women
- 75–84 2,518 1,009 men · 1,509 women
- 65–74 5,311 2,434 men · 2,877 women
- 50–64 11,807 5,982 men · 5,826 women
Younger residents
11,294 residents in West Allis are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,134 1,822 boys · 1,313 girls
- 7–12 3,229 1,745 boys · 1,485 girls
- 3–7 2,771 1,363 boys · 1,408 girls
- 0–3 2,159 992 boys · 1,167 girls
About 3,971 residents in West Allis (6.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Allis | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.8% | 34.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in West Allis is about 17% lower than in Wisconsin. The rate of diabetes in West Allis is about 16% lower than in Wisconsin.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Allis | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.0% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 26.7% | 23.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.2% | 21.7% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in West Allis are about the same as in Wisconsin.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 86,478 cigarettes a day, 2.6 million a month, or 31.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 951,262 minutes a day and 347.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Allis is 75.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.79 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 | West Allis | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.68 | 6.34 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Allis is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
West Allis, WI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Allis, WI compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Allis, WI | 59,584 | 75.2 yrs #3/3 | 6.9% #3/3 | 33.8% #3/3 |
| Greenfield, WI | 37,199 | 77.5 yrs | 6.1% | 32.0% |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 48,477 | 79.7 yrs | 2.7% | 29.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Allis, 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 West Allis, Wisconsin.
How healthy is West Allis, Wisconsin?
West Allis, 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 West Allis, Wisconsin?
People in West Allis, Wisconsin can expect to live 75.2 years on average, 4.4 years shorter than the Wisconsin average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in West Allis, Wisconsin?
6.9% of residents in West Allis, Wisconsin have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, 1.6 points above the Wisconsin rate of 5.2%.
What percentage of West Allis, Wisconsin residents are obese?
33.8% of adults in West Allis, Wisconsin are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.1 points below the Wisconsin rate of 34.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Allis, Wisconsin go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 86,478 cigarettes a day, 2.6 million a month, or 31.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 951,262 minutes a day and 347.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Allis is 75.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.79 lifetimes a year.
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