Health Profile of Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne 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
Fort Wayne Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Fort Wayne | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.1 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.7% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.7% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Fort Wayne is 76.1 years, about 1.4 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 9.7%, higher than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.7% of residents, higher than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
74,296 residents in Fort Wayne are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 4,749 1,671 men · 3,077 women
- 75–84 9,774 3,915 men · 5,859 women
- 65–74 18,890 8,591 men · 10,300 women
- 50–64 40,883 20,031 men · 20,852 women
Younger residents
56,172 residents in Fort Wayne are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 17,034 9,172 boys · 7,862 girls
- 7–12 15,868 8,220 boys · 7,648 girls
- 3–7 13,027 6,592 boys · 6,435 girls
- 0–3 10,244 5,283 boys · 4,961 girls
About 13,214 residents in Fort Wayne (5.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Fort Wayne | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.6% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.2% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Fort Wayne are about the same as in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Fort Wayne | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.6% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.9% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Fort Wayne are about the same as in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 436,199 cigarettes a day, 13.1 million a month, or 159.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 4.8 million minutes a day and 1.8 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fort Wayne is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.12 lifetimes a day, or 44 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 | Fort Wayne | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.66 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Fort Wayne is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Fort Wayne, Indiana has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Indiana, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
What is the health grade for Fort Wayne, Indiana?
Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne, Indiana?
People in Fort Wayne, Indiana can expect to live 76.1 years on average, 1.4 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Fort Wayne, Indiana?
9.7% of residents in Fort Wayne, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 2.3 points above the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
How common is obesity in Fort Wayne, Indiana?
38.2% of adults in Fort Wayne, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.6 points below the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Fort Wayne, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 436,199 cigarettes a day, 13.1 million a month, or 159.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 4.8 million minutes a day and 1.8 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fort Wayne is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.12 lifetimes a day, or 44 lifetimes a year.
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