Health Profile of Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington 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
Bloomington Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Bloomington | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.9% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.7% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Bloomington is 77.8 years, about 0.3 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 5.9%, lower than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.7% of residents, lower than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,980 residents in Bloomington are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 888 325 men · 563 women
- 75–84 1,767 733 men · 1,034 women
- 65–74 3,429 1,559 men · 1,871 women
- 50–64 6,896 3,293 men · 3,603 women
Younger residents
7,176 residents in Bloomington are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,925 992 boys · 932 girls
- 7–12 1,932 970 boys · 962 girls
- 3–7 1,819 887 boys · 932 girls
- 0–3 1,501 700 boys · 801 girls
About 2,072 residents in Bloomington (2.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Bloomington | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.5% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.6% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.9% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.7% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Bloomington is about 47% lower than in Indiana. The rate of heart disease in Bloomington is about 46% lower than in Indiana. The rate of diabetes in Bloomington is about 43% lower than in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bloomington | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.3% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.0% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Bloomington is about 23% higher than in Indiana. The rate of smoking in Bloomington is about 22% lower than in Indiana. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Bloomington is about 20% lower than in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 110,222 cigarettes a day, 3.3 million a month, or 40.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 442.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bloomington is 77.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 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 | Bloomington | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.62 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bloomington is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, Indiana.
What is the health grade for Bloomington, Indiana?
Bloomington, 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.
How long do people live in Bloomington, Indiana?
People in Bloomington, Indiana can expect to live 77.8 years on average, about the same as the Indiana average of 77.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Bloomington, Indiana?
5.9% of residents in Bloomington, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 1.5 points below the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Bloomington, Indiana?
28.7% of adults in Bloomington, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 10.1 points below the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
Which health problem stands out most in Bloomington, Indiana?
Compared with Indiana as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 19.7%, about 23% higher than the Indiana rate of 16.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Bloomington, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 110,222 cigarettes a day, 3.3 million a month, or 40.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 442.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bloomington is 77.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
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