Health Profile of Carmel, Indiana
Carmel 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+
Carmel Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Carmel | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.9 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.3% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.0% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Carmel is 82.9 years, about 5.4 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 3.3%, lower than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.0% of residents, lower than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
34,298 residents in Carmel are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,802 697 men · 1,105 women
- 75–84 3,473 1,527 men · 1,946 women
- 65–74 7,920 3,796 men · 4,124 women
- 50–64 21,104 10,383 men · 10,721 women
Younger residents
24,451 residents in Carmel are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 8,706 4,471 boys · 4,235 girls
- 7–12 7,670 3,951 boys · 3,719 girls
- 3–7 4,903 2,501 boys · 2,401 girls
- 0–3 3,173 1,627 boys · 1,545 girls
About 2,412 residents in Carmel (2.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Carmel | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.7% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.6% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Carmel is about 34% lower than in Indiana. The rate of diabetes in Carmel is about 27% lower than in Indiana. The rate of obesity in Carmel is about 26% lower than in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Carmel | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.5% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.7% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Carmel is about 53% lower than in Indiana. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Carmel is about 43% lower than in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 79,965 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 879,619 minutes a day and 321.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Carmel is 82.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.37 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 | Carmel | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.83 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Carmel is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Carmel, IN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Carmel, IN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel, IN | 101,084 | 82.9 yrs #1/2 | 3.3% #1/2 | 28.6% #1/2 |
| Westfield, IN | 44,969 | 82.0 yrs | 5.4% | 30.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Carmel, Indiana has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Indiana, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Carmel, Indiana.
How healthy is Carmel, Indiana?
Carmel, Indiana 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
How long do people live in Carmel, Indiana?
People in Carmel, Indiana can expect to live 82.9 years on average, 5.4 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4.
What percentage of Carmel, Indiana residents are uninsured?
3.3% of residents in Carmel, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 31 people, 4.1 points below the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Carmel, Indiana?
28.6% of adults in Carmel, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 10.2 points below the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Carmel, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 79,965 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 879,619 minutes a day and 321.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Carmel is 82.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.37 lifetimes a year.
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