Health Profile of Avon, Indiana
Avon 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
Avon Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Avon | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.1% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.8% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Avon is 80.3 years, about 2.8 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 6.1%, lower than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.8% of residents, lower than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,845 residents in Avon are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 385 137 men · 248 women
- 75–84 1,108 472 men · 636 women
- 65–74 2,347 1,085 men · 1,262 women
- 50–64 6,005 2,976 men · 3,029 women
Younger residents
8,281 residents in Avon are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,724 1,398 boys · 1,327 girls
- 7–12 2,535 1,295 boys · 1,240 girls
- 3–7 1,786 861 boys · 925 girls
- 0–3 1,236 547 boys · 688 girls
About 740 residents in Avon (2.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Avon | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.4% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Avon is about 38% lower than in Indiana. The rate of diabetes in Avon is about 27% lower than in Indiana. The rate of cancer in Avon is about 19% lower than in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Avon | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.0% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.3% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Avon is about 26% lower than in Indiana. The rate of smoking in Avon is about 24% lower than in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,997 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 472,965 minutes a day and 172.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Avon is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.09 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 | Avon | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 9.00 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 9.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Avon is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Avon, IN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Avon, IN compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon, IN | 33,241 | 80.3 yrs #1/3 | 6.1% #2/3 | 34.4% #2/3 |
| Plainfield, IN | 27,776 | 78.8 yrs | 6.1% | 35.3% |
| Brownsburg, IN | 24,482 | 80.0 yrs | 6.0% | 33.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Avon, Indiana has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Indiana, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Avon, Indiana.
How healthy is Avon, Indiana?
Avon, Indiana 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 Avon, Indiana?
People in Avon, Indiana can expect to live 80.3 years on average, 2.8 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Avon, Indiana?
6.1% of residents in Avon, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 1.3 points below the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
What percentage of Avon, Indiana residents are obese?
34.4% of adults in Avon, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.4 points below the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Avon, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,997 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 472,965 minutes a day and 172.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Avon is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.09 lifetimes a year.
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