Health Profile of Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart 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
Elkhart Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Elkhart | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.6 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.7% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.1% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Elkhart is 75.6 years, about 1.9 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 10.7%, higher than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.1% of residents, higher than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,049 residents in Elkhart are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 936 252 men · 684 women
- 75–84 1,873 813 men · 1,060 women
- 65–74 3,874 1,762 men · 2,112 women
- 50–64 9,366 4,717 men · 4,649 women
Younger residents
12,639 residents in Elkhart are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,556 1,794 boys · 1,762 girls
- 7–12 3,512 1,831 boys · 1,681 girls
- 3–7 3,053 1,565 boys · 1,489 girls
- 0–3 2,518 1,292 boys · 1,226 girls
About 2,671 residents in Elkhart (5.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Elkhart | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.9% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.6% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Elkhart are about the same as in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Elkhart | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.6% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.9% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Elkhart is about 15% higher than in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 92,166 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 33.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 370.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Elkhart is 75.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.32 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 | Elkhart | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.56 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Elkhart is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Elkhart, 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 Elkhart, Indiana.
What is the health grade for Elkhart, Indiana?
Elkhart, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Elkhart, Indiana?
People in Elkhart, Indiana can expect to live 75.6 years on average, 1.9 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4.
What percentage of Elkhart, Indiana residents are uninsured?
10.7% of residents in Elkhart, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 3.3 points above the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
How common is obesity in Elkhart, Indiana?
40.6% of adults in Elkhart, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 1.8 points above the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Elkhart, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 92,166 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 33.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 370.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Elkhart is 75.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.32 lifetimes a year.
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