Health Profile of Anderson, Indiana
Anderson 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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C
Anderson Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Anderson | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.0 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.8% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.7% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Anderson is 73.0 years, about 4.5 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 8.8%, higher than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.7% of residents, higher than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
20,761 residents in Anderson are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,359 384 men · 975 women
- 75–84 3,249 1,365 men · 1,884 women
- 65–74 5,749 2,577 men · 3,172 women
- 50–64 10,403 5,236 men · 5,168 women
Younger residents
11,408 residents in Anderson are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,252 1,787 boys · 1,465 girls
- 7–12 3,218 1,732 boys · 1,486 girls
- 3–7 2,724 1,354 boys · 1,371 girls
- 0–3 2,213 1,043 boys · 1,170 girls
About 5,677 residents in Anderson (10.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Anderson | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.7% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.1% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 43.5% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Anderson is about 27% higher than in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Anderson | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 26.9% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 35.1% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Anderson is about 27% higher than in Indiana. The rate of smoking in Anderson is about 20% higher than in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 119,133 cigarettes a day, 3.6 million a month, or 43.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 478.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Anderson is 73.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 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 | Anderson | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.79 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Anderson is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Anderson, Indiana has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Indiana, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Anderson, Indiana.
Is Anderson, Indiana a healthy place to live?
Anderson, Indiana has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Anderson, Indiana?
People in Anderson, Indiana can expect to live 73.0 years on average, 4.5 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Anderson, Indiana?
8.8% of residents in Anderson, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 1.5 points above the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
How common is obesity in Anderson, Indiana?
43.5% of adults in Anderson, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 4.7 points above the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
What health issue is more common in Anderson, Indiana than elsewhere?
Compared with Indiana as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 14.7%, about 27% higher than the Indiana rate of 11.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Anderson, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 119,133 cigarettes a day, 3.6 million a month, or 43.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 478.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Anderson is 73.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 lifetimes a year.
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