Health Profile of Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny 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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A
Ankeny Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Ankeny | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.0% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.7% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Ankeny is 80.4 years, about 1.2 years longer than the Iowa average of 79.2 years. The uninsured rate is 4.0%, lower than the Iowa average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.7% of residents, lower than the Iowa average of 13.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,628 residents in Ankeny are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 658 225 men · 433 women
- 75–84 1,785 790 men · 995 women
- 65–74 3,425 1,482 men · 1,943 women
- 50–64 7,761 3,989 men · 3,771 women
Younger residents
13,776 residents in Ankeny are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,833 2,051 boys · 1,782 girls
- 7–12 4,079 2,098 boys · 1,981 girls
- 3–7 3,324 1,700 boys · 1,623 girls
- 0–3 2,541 1,333 boys · 1,207 girls
About 1,273 residents in Ankeny (2.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Ankeny | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.2% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.9% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Ankeny is about 39% lower than in Iowa. The rate of diabetes in Ankeny is about 32% lower than in Iowa. The rate of cancer in Ankeny is about 27% lower than in Iowa.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Ankeny | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.8% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 25.9% | 20.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.3% | 25.4% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Ankeny is about 32% lower than in Iowa. The rate of binge drinking in Ankeny is about 25% higher than in Iowa. The rate of smoking in Ankeny is about 16% lower than in Iowa.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 59,010 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 649,113 minutes a day and 236.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Ankeny is 80.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.60 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 | Ankeny | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.59 | 6.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Ankeny is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Ankeny, IA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Ankeny, IA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny, IA | 54,055 | 80.4 yrs #2/2 | 4.0% #2/2 | 32.9% #2/2 |
| Johnston, IA | 20,666 | 81.4 yrs | 1.8% | 31.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Ankeny, Iowa has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Iowa, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Ankeny, Iowa.
What is the health grade for Ankeny, Iowa?
Ankeny, Iowa has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Ankeny, Iowa?
People in Ankeny, Iowa can expect to live 80.4 years on average, 1.2 years longer than the Iowa average of 79.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Ankeny, Iowa?
4.0% of residents in Ankeny, Iowa have no health insurance, about 1 in 25 people, 1.0 points below the Iowa rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Ankeny, Iowa?
32.9% of adults in Ankeny, Iowa are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.4 points below the Iowa rate of 37.3%.
What health issue is more common in Ankeny, Iowa than elsewhere?
Compared with Iowa as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 25.9%, about 25% higher than the Iowa rate of 20.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Ankeny, Iowa go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 59,010 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 649,113 minutes a day and 236.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Ankeny is 80.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.60 lifetimes a year.
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