These maps show the proportion of populations that are vulnerable to heat-related illnesses in Minnesota. The literature has shown that children under 5, males 15-34 years of age, elderly who live alone, and those who live in poverty are more likely to have heat-illness.
Percent of population under age 5, 2018-2022
Infants and children are more vulnerable to heat because they do not regulate their body temperature as well as adults.
Source: American Community Survey, 2018-2022.
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Heat Vulnerable Populations
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2018-2022
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Minnesota
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27000
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Minnesota
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6
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Percent of population under age 5
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Percent of population males age 15-34, 2018-2022
Young men are prone to heat-related illness, possibly due to their occupation or outdoor hobbies.
Source: American Community Survey, 2018-2022.
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Heat Vulnerable Populations
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2018-2022
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Minnesota
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27000
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Minnesota
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13.5
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Percent of population age 15-34
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Percent of population age 65+ living alone, 2018-2022
People age 65 and over have more chronic diseases and are less able to regulate their body temperature. Living alone is a risk, since there is no one to see the signs of heat-related illness and help them.
Source: American Community Survey, 2018-2022.
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Heat-Related Illness
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Heat Vulnerable Populations
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2018-2022
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Minnesota
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27000
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Minnesota
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11.9
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Percent of population age 65+ living alone
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Percent of population below poverty, 2018-2022
People of low income are less likely to have or use air-conditioning. They also may lack resources to seek care for heat-related illness.
Source: American Community Survey, 2018-2022.
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Heat-Related Illness
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Heat Vulnerable Populations
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2018-2022
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Minnesota
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27000
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Minnesota
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20.3
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Percent of population below poverty
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