Health Profile of Columbus, Indiana
Columbus 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
Columbus Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Columbus | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.6 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.1% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.5% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Columbus is 76.6 years, about 0.9 years shorter 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 14.5% of residents, lower than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,411 residents in Columbus are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 765 222 men · 542 women
- 75–84 2,022 910 men · 1,112 women
- 65–74 3,261 1,472 men · 1,789 women
- 50–64 6,363 3,184 men · 3,179 women
Younger residents
8,375 residents in Columbus are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,324 1,216 boys · 1,108 girls
- 7–12 2,494 1,324 boys · 1,170 girls
- 3–7 2,035 1,029 boys · 1,006 girls
- 0–3 1,522 723 boys · 799 girls
About 2,431 residents in Columbus (6.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Columbus | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.5% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Columbus are about the same as in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Columbus | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.2% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.1% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Columbus is about 19% lower than in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 52,077 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 572,852 minutes a day and 209.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Columbus is 76.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.20 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 | Columbus | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.32 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Columbus is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Columbus, Indiana has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Indiana, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Columbus, Indiana.
How healthy is Columbus, Indiana?
Columbus, 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 Columbus, Indiana?
People in Columbus, Indiana can expect to live 76.6 years on average, 0.9 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4.
What percentage of Columbus, Indiana residents are uninsured?
6.1% of residents in Columbus, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 1.3 points below the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
What percentage of Columbus, Indiana residents are obese?
34.5% of adults in Columbus, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.2 points below the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Columbus, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 52,077 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 572,852 minutes a day and 209.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Columbus is 76.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.20 lifetimes a year.
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