Health Profile of Fishers, Indiana
Fishers 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+
Fishers Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Fishers | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.2% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.5% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Fishers is 80.5 years, about 3.1 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 3.2%, lower than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.5% of residents, lower than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
22,309 residents in Fishers are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 735 226 men · 509 women
- 75–84 2,170 947 men · 1,223 women
- 65–74 4,608 2,055 men · 2,553 women
- 50–64 14,795 7,232 men · 7,563 women
Younger residents
22,818 residents in Fishers are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,218 3,405 boys · 3,814 girls
- 7–12 7,023 3,587 boys · 3,436 girls
- 3–7 5,086 2,605 boys · 2,481 girls
- 0–3 3,491 1,652 boys · 1,839 girls
About 1,565 residents in Fishers (1.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Fishers | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.1% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.2% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.8% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.5% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Fishers is about 48% lower than in Indiana. The rate of diabetes in Fishers is about 39% lower than in Indiana. The rate of cancer in Fishers is about 25% lower than in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Fishers | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.7% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.3% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Fishers is about 48% lower than in Indiana. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Fishers is about 45% lower than in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 72,980 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 26.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 802,782 minutes a day and 293.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fishers is 80.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.92 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 | Fishers | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.41 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Fishers is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Fishers, IN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Fishers, IN compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers, IN | 84,547 | 80.5 yrs #1/3 | 3.2% #1/3 | 29.5% #1/3 |
| Noblesville, IN | 54,784 | 79.0 yrs | 5.7% | 31.9% |
| Lawrence, IN | 51,351 | 77.5 yrs | 9.1% | 38.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Fishers, 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 Fishers, Indiana.
What is the health grade for Fishers, Indiana?
Fishers, 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 Fishers, Indiana?
People in Fishers, Indiana can expect to live 80.5 years on average, 3.1 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Fishers, Indiana?
3.2% of residents in Fishers, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 31 people, 4.2 points below the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
What percentage of Fishers, Indiana residents are obese?
29.5% of adults in Fishers, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 9.3 points below the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Fishers, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 72,980 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 26.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 802,782 minutes a day and 293.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fishers is 80.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.92 lifetimes a year.
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