Health and Nutrition of Vandalia, MO Residents

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Fifty six percent of Vandalia residents report that their diet is generally healthy. People here have milk to drink or on their cereal 21 times per month. This includes chocolate and other flavored milks, as well as hot cocoa made with milk, and does not count small amounts of milk added to coffee or tea. People living here eat an average of four meals (breakfasts, lunches or dinners) per week that were prepared away from home in places such as restaurants, fast food places, food stands, grocery stores or from vending machines. They get one of these meals from a fast-food or pizza place. People here eat two "ready to eat" foods such as salads, soups, chicken, sandwiches and cooked vegetables per month. They also eat three frozen meals or frozen pizzas on average monthly.

Summary

Diet health (%)

  • Vandalia 56.3%
  • County 47.1%
  • State 49.8%

Milk product consumption (# of products/month)

  • Here 21.4
  • County 22.7
  • State 21.3

Meals not home prepared (#/week)

  • Vandalia 4.0
  • Audrain County 3.1
  • State 3.6

Meals from fast food or pizza place (#/week)

  • Here 1.4
  • County 1.8
  • State 1.8

Ready-to-eat foods (#/month)

  • Vandalia 1.6
  • County 1.5
  • State 1.8

Frozen meals/pizza (#/month)

  • Here 3.1
  • County 4.0
  • State 3.7

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

The average Vandalia resident last visited a dentist two years ago (including all types of dentists, such as, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists). Twelve percent of people living here 30 years of age and older, are embarrassed because of their teeth, mouth or dentures. Sixteen percent think they might have gum disease (might have swollen gums, receding gums, sore or infected gums or loose teeth). Vandalia residents rate the overall health of their teeth and gums on average at 56 percent. People living here aged 30 years and older, aside from brushing their teeth with toothbrush, use dental floss or any other device that clean between teeth on average three days per week. They also use mouthwash or other dental rinse products to treat dental disease or dental problems an average of three days per week. The average person living here (including children) has 23 teeth.

Summary

Average years since last visit a dentist

  • Vandalia 1.6
  • Audrain County 2.3
  • Missouri 2.0

People embarrassed because of mouth (%)

  • Here 11.7%
  • Audrain County 19.0%
  • State 15.9%

People with gum disease (%)

  • Here 16.0%
  • Audrain County 22.3%
  • State 21.1%

General health of teeth and gums (%)

  • Here 55.8%
  • County 41.6%
  • Missouri 46.9%

Average days a week using dental floss/device

  • Vandalia 3.2
  • County 2.4
  • State 2.8

Average days a week using mouthwash for dental problem

  • Here 2.6
  • Audrain County 2.8
  • Missouri 2.8

Average number of teeth

  • Vandalia 23.2
  • Audrain County 20.2
  • State 22.6

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

The average height of Vandalia residents 16 years and older is 67 inches. The average weight is 178 pounds. Their average BMI (Body Mass Index) is 28. Thirty five percent of people living here are obese. Forty five percent have ever been obese. Thirty nine percent have ever tried to lose weight.

Summary

Average height (inches)

  • Here 66.8
  • Audrain County 66.5
  • Missouri 67.0

Average weight (pounds)

  • Vandalia 177.6
  • Audrain County 179.4
  • Missouri 180.9

Average BMI

  • Here 28.4
  • Audrain County 28.9
  • State 28.7

People that are obese (%)

  • Here 35.0%
  • County 38.7%
  • Missouri 37.4%

People that ever were obese (%)

  • Vandalia 44.6%
  • Audrain County 51.5%
  • Missouri 49.1%

People trying to lose weight (%)

  • Here 38.7%
  • Audrain County 31.6%
  • Missouri 35.4%

Sixty three percent of Vandalia residents have ever used marijuana or hashish. Eighteen percent of people living here have ever used cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine. Sixteen percent have ever used any form of cocaine, such as powder, 'crack', 'free base', and coca paste. Two percent have ever used heroin. Six percent have ever used methamphetamines.

Summary

People that ever used marijuana or hashish (%)

  • Here 63.4%
  • Audrain County 65.7%
  • Missouri 64.8%

Ever used hard drugs (%)

  • Vandalia 18.0%
  • Audrain County 26.1%
  • State 23.6%

Ever used any form of cocaine (%)

  • Here 16.3%
  • Audrain County 23.0%
  • State 21.5%

Ever used heroin (%)

  • Here 2.1%
  • Audrain County 3.9%
  • State 3.1%

Ever used methamphetamine (%)

  • Here 6.5%
  • Audrain County 14.7%
  • State 12.6%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Twelve percent of people living in Vandalia have ever been told by a doctor or health professional that they have diabetes. Fifty two percent of people had a blood test for high sugar or diabetes within the past three years. Four percent of city residents are currently taking insulin.

Summary

Diabetics (%)

  • Here 11.6%
  • County 12.0%
  • Missouri 10.1%

Had a blood test for high blood sugar (%)

  • Vandalia 52.3%
  • Audrain County 47.2%
  • State 47.5%

People taking insulin (%)

  • Here 3.6%
  • County 3.5%
  • State 3.2%

Vandalia residents 20 years and older on average get up to urinate one time at night (from time they go to bed at night until the time they get up in the morning).

Summary

Avg. # of times urinating at night

  • Vandalia 1.1
  • Audrain County 1.3
  • State 1.1

Eleven percent of Vandalia residents above the age of 40 have problems with their ability to smell, such as not being able to smell things or things not smelling the way they are supposed to. Six percent have been having problems with their ability to taste sweet, sour, salty or bitter foods and drinks. Sixty nine percent of people above the age of 40 have ever had wisdom teeth removed. Thirty seven percent have ever had their tonsils removed. Thirteen percent have lost consciousness because of a head injury. Twenty percent have ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull. Forty five percent have had two or more sinus infections.

Summary

People 40+ having problems with smell (%)

  • Here 11.1%
  • Audrain County 12.4%
  • State 11.4%

People 40+ having problems with taste (%)

  • Vandalia 6.3%
  • County 6.8%
  • Missouri 5.8%

People 40+ that ever had wisdom teeth removed (%)

  • Here 68.6%
  • County 69.5%
  • Missouri 68.8%

People 40+ that ever had tonsils teeth removed (%)

  • Here 37.4%
  • Audrain County 28.4%
  • State 30.1%

People 40+ that ever had a loss of consciousness because of a head injury (%)

  • Here 12.7%
  • Audrain County 15.5%
  • Missouri 16.2%

People 40+ that ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull (%)

  • Vandalia 19.6%
  • Audrain County 22.8%
  • Missouri 22.1%

People 40+ that ever had two or more sinus infections (%)

  • Vandalia 45.1%
  • Audrain County 41.5%
  • Missouri 42.5%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Eighty five percent of people living in Vandalia are covered by health insurance or some other kind of health care plan.

Summary

People covered by health insurance (%)

  • Vandalia 84.8%
  • County 73.4%
  • State 75.7%

Thirty percent of people living in Vandalia have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had hypertension (also called high blood pressure). Twenty six percent of people take their blood pressure at home. Fifty four percent of people in Vandalia frequently check their blood cholesterol. Twenty two percent of people have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that their blood cholesterol level was high.

Summary

Has high blood pressure (%)

  • Vandalia 29.6%
  • Audrain County 27.1%
  • State 23.7%

Checking blood pressure at home (%)

  • Here 25.9%
  • County 27.2%
  • State 25.4%

Frequently checking blood cholesterol (%)

  • Vandalia 54.0%
  • County 43.5%
  • State 43.2%

Has high cholesterol level (%)

  • Here 22.4%
  • County 23.3%
  • State 19.6%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Forty four percent of people living in Vandalia use sunscreen.

Summary

People using sunscreen (%)

  • Here 43.8%
  • Audrain County 29.4%
  • State 36.0%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Twenty one percent of Vandalia residents 18 years old and older have usually little interest or pleasure in doing things. Twenty two percent often feel down, depressed, or hopeless. Thirty seven percent of people living here have trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleep too much. Forty eight percent of people often feel tired or have little energy. Twenty three percent are bothered by poor appetite or overeating. Eighteen percent often feel badly about themselves, that they are a failure or have let themselves or their families down. Fifteen percent have trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching TV. Ten percent of people living here move or speak so slowly that other people could have noticed, or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that they have been moving around a lot more than usual. Three percent have thoughts that they would be better off dead or of hurting themselves in some way.

Summary

People who have little interest in doing things (%)

  • Here 20.8%
  • Audrain County 27.6%
  • Missouri 25.7%

People feeling down, depressed, or hopeless (%)

  • Vandalia 22.1%
  • Audrain County 29.5%
  • Missouri 26.6%

People who have trouble sleeping or sleeping too much (%)

  • Here 36.7%
  • County 42.7%
  • Missouri 41.7%

People feeling tired or having little energy (%)

  • Here 48.1%
  • County 52.2%
  • State 51.3%

People with poor appetite or overeating (%)

  • Here 22.6%
  • Audrain County 30.2%
  • State 27.4%

People feeling bad about themself (%)

  • Vandalia 18.2%
  • County 22.8%
  • State 21.0%

People who have trouble concentrating on things (%)

  • Here 14.8%
  • County 19.9%
  • State 18.8%

People moving or speaking slowly or too fast (%)

  • Here 10.2%
  • Audrain County 16.2%
  • State 13.3%

People having thoughts they would be better off dead (%)

  • Here 3.0%
  • County 5.0%
  • Missouri 4.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Vandalia residents on average take two prescription medicines.

Summary

Average number of prescription medicines taking

  • Here 2.4
  • County 2.5
  • State 2.2

Seventy nine percent of people living in Vandalia have at least one alcoholic drink per month. Eleven percent of people living here do not drink alcohol at all. People living here drink alcohol 5.9 days per month on average. They have 4.5 drinks per week. On average people living here have 5 or more drinks on 15 days a year.

Summary

People drinking some alcohol every month (%)

  • Vandalia 78.7%
  • Audrain County 77.9%
  • Missouri 80.3%

People not drinking at all (%)

  • Vandalia 10.8%
  • Audrain County 12.0%
  • State 10.4%

Average days/month drinking alcohol

  • Here 5.9
  • Audrain County 4.5
  • Missouri 5.1

Average drinks/week

  • Vandalia 4.5
  • Audrain County 5.7
  • State 5.6

Average days/year people drink much

  • Vandalia 14.9
  • Audrain County 25.1
  • Missouri 23.3

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Ninety seven percent of Vandalia residents 18 years and older have ever had vaginal, anal or oral sex. Ninety three percent of males have ever had vaginal sex with a woman. Eighty six percent have ever performed oral sex on a woman. Thirty three percent have ever had anal sex with a woman. Nine percent of males in Vandalia have ever had any kind of sex with a man, including oral or anal. Ninety seven percent of females have ever had vaginal sex with a man. Eighty two percent have ever performed oral sex on a man. Thirty four percent have ever had anal sex. Ten percent of females have ever had any kind of sex with a woman. People in Vandalia were 18 years old on average when they had sex for the first time. The average man in his lifetime had any kind of sex with 15 women. He has vaginal sex with 10 women. People living here were on average 23 years old when they first performed oral sex on a woman. In their lifetime they performed oral sex on average on three women. Males in their lifetime have anal or oral sex with 2.9 men on average. They have had 1.1 anal sex partners in their lifetime. People in Vandalia were 19 years old on average when they first performed oral sex on a man. They performed oral sex on average on four men in their lifetime. Eight percent of people use protection, like a condom or dental dam, while performing oral sex. The average person in Vandalia has vaginal or anal sex 53 times a year. Fifty three percent have sex without using a condom. Females in Vandalia 18 years and older have had any kind of sex with 11 men on average. They have had nine male vaginal sex partners in their lifetimes. Women here have on average 0.5 female sex partners in their lifetimes. Eighty eight percent of men 18 years old and older are circumcised.

Summary

People 18+ that ever had sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) (%)

  • Vandalia 96.7%
  • Audrain County 97.6%
  • State 97.2%

Males 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a woman (%)

  • Vandalia 92.6%
  • County 95.0%
  • State 94.3%

Males 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a woman (%)

  • Vandalia 86.1%
  • County 87.0%
  • Missouri 87.1%

Males 18+ that ever had anal sex with a woman (%)

  • Vandalia 33.1%
  • County 50.5%
  • Missouri 47.3%

Males 18+ that ever had any sex with a man (%)

  • Vandalia 8.6%
  • Audrain County 4.6%
  • State 5.9%

Females 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a man (%)

  • Here 97.2%
  • County 97.5%
  • State 97.3%

Females 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a man (%)

  • Here 81.7%
  • County 82.7%
  • State 85.3%

Females 18+ that ever had anal sex with a man (%)

  • Vandalia 34.3%
  • County 38.8%
  • Missouri 39.1%

Females 18+ that ever had any kind of sex with a woman (%)

  • Vandalia 10.1%
  • Audrain County 13.4%
  • Missouri 11.7%

Average age people first had sex

  • Here 17.7
  • Audrain County 16.3
  • State 16.8

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 15.5
  • Audrain County 28.6
  • Missouri 26.4

Average number of female vaginal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 10.0
  • Audrain County 23.0
  • State 20.6

Average age people first performed oral sex on a woman (18+)

  • Vandalia 22.6
  • County 21.6
  • Missouri 21.6

Average number of woman performed oral sex on in lifetime (18+)

  • Here 2.5
  • County 5.1
  • State 5.0

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Vandalia 2.9
  • Audrain County 3.1
  • State 2.8

Average number of male anal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 1.1
  • County 1.8
  • State 1.6

Average age people first performed oral sex on a man (18+)

  • Vandalia 19.4
  • Audrain County 21.3
  • Missouri 19.9

Average number of male oral sex partners in lifetime (18+)

  • Here 3.9
  • County 6.3
  • State 5.1

People using protection when performing oral sex (%)

  • Vandalia 7.5%
  • County 9.6%
  • Missouri 8.6%

Average number of times people have vaginal or anal sex a year

  • Vandalia 53.1
  • Audrain County 64.8
  • State 60.7

People having sex without condom (%)

  • Here 52.6%
  • County 54.0%
  • State 55.1%

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Here 11.2
  • County 13.2
  • Missouri 11.3

Average number of male vaginal sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Vandalia 9.4
  • Audrain County 11.5
  • Missouri 9.9

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Here 0.5
  • County 0.7
  • State 0.5

Circumcised males 18+ (%)

  • Here 87.7%
  • County 83.0%
  • State 83.4%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Ten percent of households in Vandalia use chemical products in their homes to control fleas, roaches, ants, termites or other insects. Four percent use chemical products in their lawns or gardens to kill weeds.

Summary

Households using pesticides to control insects (%)

  • Vandalia 9.6%
  • County 10.7%
  • State 10.2%

Households using pesticides to kill weeds (%)

  • Vandalia 4.2%
  • County 4.3%
  • Missouri 4.3%

Vandalia residents 16 years and older usually get seven hours of sleep at night on weekdays or workdays. Thirty two percent of them have trouble sleeping.

Summary

Average hours sleeping at night

  • Here 7.0
  • Audrain County 6.8
  • Missouri 6.8

People that has trouble sleeping (%)

  • Vandalia 31.9%
  • Audrain County 34.0%
  • State 31.9%

Thirty eight percent of Vandalia residents currently smoke cigarettes.

Summary

People smoking cigarettes (%)

  • Vandalia 37.6%
  • County 56.5%
  • State 51.3%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Sixteen percent of Vandalia residents' work involve vigorous-intensity activity that causes large increases in breathing or heart rate, like carrying or lifting heavy loads, digging or construction work for at least 10 minutes continuously. Thirty percent of people do moderate-intensity activities at work that cause small increases in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking or carrying light loads for at least 10 minutes continuously. Twenty nine percent walk or bicycle for at least 10 minutes continuously to get to and from places. Twenty six percent do any vigorous-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause large increases in breathing or heart rate like running or basketball for at least 10 minutes continuously. Forty nine percent do any moderate-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause a small increase in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking, bicycling, swimming or golf for at least 10 minutes continuously. People living here spend seven hours sitting on a typical day (this includes sitting at work, at home, getting to and from places, or with friends, including time spent sitting at a desk, traveling in a car or bus, reading, playing cards, watching television or using a computer). They usually sit and watch TV or videos for about three hours per day. They use a computer or play computer games (including Playstation, Nintendo DS, or other portable video games) outside of work or school for 1.2 hours per day.

Summary

People doing vigorous-intensity work activities (%)

  • Vandalia 15.8%
  • Audrain County 21.7%
  • Missouri 21.6%

People doing moderate-intensity work activities (%)

  • Vandalia 29.8%
  • Audrain County 35.3%
  • Missouri 37.7%

People walking or bicycling (%)

  • Vandalia 29.0%
  • County 28.5%
  • State 29.9%

People doing vigorous-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Here 26.4%
  • Audrain County 12.4%
  • Missouri 19.9%

People doing moderate-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Here 48.9%
  • Audrain County 36.0%
  • Missouri 43.0%

Average hours a day doing sedentary activities

  • Vandalia 6.7
  • Audrain County 5.9
  • Missouri 6.2

Average hours a day watching TV or videos

  • Here 2.6
  • County 3.0
  • Missouri 2.8

Average hours a day using computer

  • Here 1.2
  • County 1.1
  • Missouri 1.2

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Eleven percent of Vandalia residents have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had asthma. Three percent of people living here has anemia, sometimes called "tired blood" or "low blood". Three percent of people 16 years and older have ever been told by a doctor or other health care professional that they had psoriasis. Thirty five percent are overweight. Seventeen percent of people 60 years and older have difficulties in thinking or remembering that can make a big difference in everyday activities (this does not refer to occasionally forgetting your keys or the name of someone you recently met). This refers to things like confusion or memory loss that are happening more often or getting worse. Fourteen percent of people living in Vandalia have ever received a blood transfusion. Sixteen percent have trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses. Twenty nine percent of people 20 and older have arthritis. Six percent have ever been told they had gout. Three percent have congestive heart failure. Four percent have coronary heart disease. Three percent have angina, also called angina pectoris. Four percent have ever had a heart attack, also called myocardial infarction. Four percent have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had a stroke. Three percent have ever had emphysema. Nine percent have another thyroid problem. Four percent have ever had chronic bronchitis. Two percent of people had any kind of liver condition. Fourteen percent have ever had cancer or a malignancy of any kind.

Summary

People with asthma (%)

  • Vandalia 11.0%
  • Audrain County 12.9%
  • Missouri 10.9%

People with anemia (%)

  • Vandalia 3.4%
  • Audrain County 4.2%
  • Missouri 3.4%

People with psoriasis (%)

  • Vandalia 3.3%
  • Audrain County 3.9%
  • Missouri 3.9%

People with overweight (%)

  • Vandalia 35.0%
  • County 34.2%
  • State 34.3%

Elderly people having difficulties in thinking or remembering (%)

  • Vandalia 16.5%
  • Audrain County 25.5%
  • State 19.7%

People who ever received blood transfusion (%)

  • Vandalia 14.0%
  • County 13.8%
  • State 11.9%

People having trouble seeing even with glass/contacts (%)

  • Here 15.9%
  • County 22.2%
  • State 18.5%

People with arthritis (%)

  • Here 29.2%
  • County 30.6%
  • State 26.5%

People with gout (%)

  • Vandalia 5.8%
  • Audrain County 4.2%
  • State 4.0%

People with congestive heart failure (%)

  • Here 3.2%
  • County 5.1%
  • Missouri 3.5%

People with coronary heart disease (%)

  • Vandalia 3.7%
  • Audrain County 4.2%
  • State 3.3%

People with angina pectoris (%)

  • Here 3.0%
  • Audrain County 2.8%
  • Missouri 2.3%

People who ever had heart attack (%)

  • Here 4.0%
  • Audrain County 5.2%
  • State 3.9%

People who ever had stroke (%)

  • Here 4.1%
  • Audrain County 5.4%
  • State 3.9%

People with emphysema (%)

  • Vandalia 2.5%
  • County 5.2%
  • Missouri 3.3%

People with thyroid problem (%)

  • Vandalia 9.0%
  • County 8.2%
  • Missouri 7.7%

People with chronic bronchitis (%)

  • Here 3.7%
  • County 5.1%
  • State 3.9%

People with any liver condition (%)

  • Here 2.2%
  • Audrain County 4.3%
  • State 3.0%

People who ever had cancer or malignancy (%)

  • Vandalia 13.8%
  • Audrain County 10.3%
  • Missouri 9.4%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Sixty six percent of births in Vandalia were vaginal deliveries. Thirty four percent of deliveries were cesarean. 99.2 percent of deliveries resulted in live births. Sixty one percent of pregnancies resulted in a delivery. Forty nine percent of women breastfeed their children. Twenty eight percent of women in Vandalia have ever had a hysterectomy, including a partial hysterectomy (that is, surgery to remove their uterus or womb). Sixteen percent had both of their ovaries removed (either when they had their uterus removed or at another time). Seventy percent have ever taken birth control pills for any reason. Seven percent of women are currently taking birth control pills. Twelve percent have ever used Depo-Provera or injectable birth control to prevent pregnancy. Twenty two percent have ever used female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, including any forms of female hormones, such as pills, cream, patch and injections, but do not include birth control methods or use for infertility.

Summary

Vaginal deliveries (%)

  • Vandalia 65.9%
  • County 68.1%
  • Missouri 64.7%

Cesarean deliveries (%)

  • Here 34.1%
  • Audrain County 31.9%
  • Missouri 35.3%

Deliveries resulted in a live birth (%)

  • Vandalia 99.2%
  • County 99.4%
  • State 99.3%

Pregnancies resulted in a delivery (%)

  • Here 60.6%
  • County 62.6%
  • State 59.8%

Women breastfeeding newborns (%)

  • Here 48.9%
  • County 46.9%
  • State 54.1%

Women that had a hysterectomy (%)

  • Vandalia 28.3%
  • Audrain County 24.8%
  • State 22.9%

Women that had both ovaries removed (%)

  • Here 15.9%
  • Audrain County 13.2%
  • State 12.3%

Women that have ever taken birth control pills (%)

  • Here 70.4%
  • County 71.5%
  • Missouri 75.5%

Women taking birth control pills (%)

  • Here 7.4%
  • County 6.7%
  • State 8.3%

Women that have ever used Depo-Provera or injectables (%)

  • Vandalia 12.1%
  • County 16.6%
  • Missouri 16.1%

Women that have ever used female hormones (%)

  • Vandalia 22.0%
  • County 17.8%
  • State 19.0%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Vandalia report their general health condition on average at 61 percent. Six percent of them donate blood. Excluding tests they have had as part of blood donations, 38 percent of Vandalia residents have ever had their blood tested for the AIDS virus infection. Eight percent of people living in Vandalia are left-handed.

Summary

General health condition (%)

  • Vandalia 60.6%
  • County 52.1%
  • Missouri 56.3%

Blood donors (%)

  • Here 5.6%
  • Audrain County 3.1%
  • Missouri 4.7%

Has blood ever tested for HIV virus (%)

  • Here 38.1%
  • County 37.8%
  • Missouri 40.3%

Left-handed people (%)

  • Here 8.1%
  • Audrain County 7.9%
  • State 8.6%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People in Vandalia spend $362 per month on average on food for their families at supermarkets or grocery stores. This is 19 percent of their income. The average family in Vandalia spends $74 on food at other stores monthly. This is three percent of their income. They spend $191 on eating out, including cafeterias at work or at school or on vending machines. This is seven percent of their income. They also spend $31 monthly on carried out or delivered food. This is one percent of their income.

Summary

Money monthly spent on food at supermarket/grocery store

  • Here $362
  • Audrain County $360
  • State $358

Income spent on food at supermarket/grocery store (%)

  • Vandalia 18.7%
  • Audrain County 27.0%
  • Missouri 23.5%

Money monthly spent on food at other stores

  • Here $74
  • Audrain County $62
  • State $71

Income spent on food at other stores (%)

  • Here 3.1%
  • County 3.9%
  • Missouri 4.2%

Money monthly spent on eating out

  • Vandalia $191
  • County $117
  • Missouri $143

Income spent on eating out (%)

  • Vandalia 7.1%
  • County 5.6%
  • Missouri 7.0%

Money monthly spent on carryout/delivered foods

  • Here $31
  • County $20
  • State $25

Income spent on carryout/delivered foods (%)

  • Here 1.1%
  • County 1.1%
  • State 1.3%

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People living in Vandalia report their general condition of hearing on average at 79 percent. Eighty two percent of them can usually hear and understand, without the use of a hearing aid or any other listening devices, what a person says without seeing his or her face if that person whispers to them from across a quiet room. Ninety six percent of people can hear a normal voice across a quiet room. Eighteen percent of Vandalia population have been bothered by ringing, roaring or buzzing in their ears or head. Twenty nine percent of people living here have ever had a job where they were exposed to loud sounds or noise. Loud means so loud that they must speak in a raised voice to be heard. Eleven percent of people in Vandalia had off-work exposure to loud noise.

Summary

Average condition of hearing (%)

  • Here 78.9%
  • County 75.9%
  • State 78.8%

People that can hear a whisper from across a quiet room (%)

  • Vandalia 82.2%
  • County 73.7%
  • State 78.4%

People that can hear normal voice from across a quiet room (%)

  • Vandalia 96.0%
  • County 93.9%
  • State 94.9%

Ears ringing, roaring, buzzing (%)

  • Vandalia 18.0%
  • County 23.3%
  • Missouri 20.3%

Had a job exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Vandalia 28.9%
  • Audrain County 46.0%
  • State 42.7%

Had off-work exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Vandalia 11.4%
  • County 15.8%
  • Missouri 15.7%

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Thirty three percent of Vandalia residents 40 and older take a low-dose aspirin each day to prevent heart attacks, strokes or cancer.

Summary

Adults 40+ taking low-dose aspirin (%)

  • Here 32.7%
  • County 27.7%
  • Missouri 26.6%

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Thirteen percent of Vandalia residents 20 or older have limitations caused by a long-term physical, mental or emotional problems or illnesses keeping them from working at a job or business. Twenty percent are limited in the kind or amount of work they can do because of physical, mental or emotional problems. Ten percent have difficulty walking without using any special equipment. Eight percent are limited in any way because of difficulty remembering or because they experience periods of confusion. Nine percent of people here have health problems that require them to use special equipment, such as a cane, wheelchair, special bed or special telephone.

Summary

People having limitations keeping them from working (%)

  • Vandalia 13.4%
  • County 24.4%
  • State 18.4%

People limited in amount of work they can do (%)

  • Vandalia 19.6%
  • Audrain County 30.9%
  • State 24.8%

People that need special equipment to walk (%)

  • Here 10.0%
  • County 12.5%
  • Missouri 9.4%

People experiencing confusion/memory problems (%)

  • Vandalia 7.7%
  • Audrain County 13.2%
  • State 9.6%

People requiring special healthcare equipment (%)

  • Vandalia 9.4%
  • Audrain County 10.3%
  • State 8.0%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

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