Health Profile of Fulton County, Indiana
Fulton County 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
Fulton County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Fulton County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.9% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.9% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Fulton County is 76.8 years, about 0.6 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 8.9%, higher than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.9% of residents, lower than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,016 residents in Fulton County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 474 134 men · 340 women
- 75–84 1,176 511 men · 664 women
- 65–74 2,173 1,046 men · 1,126 women
- 50–64 4,193 2,109 men · 2,084 women
Younger residents
4,504 residents in Fulton County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,368 723 boys · 645 girls
- 7–12 1,387 707 boys · 680 girls
- 3–7 1,036 531 boys · 505 girls
- 0–3 713 384 boys · 329 girls
About 1,402 residents in Fulton County (6.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Fulton County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.3% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.5% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.3% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Fulton County are about the same as in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Fulton County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.3% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.5% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Fulton County are about the same as in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,717 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 381,883 minutes a day and 139.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fulton County is 76.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.45 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 | Fulton County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.36 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Fulton County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Fulton County, IN Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Fulton County, IN is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 20,312 residents against a local median of 37,680. Where Fulton County, IN breaks from the counties next to it is uninsured, sitting 27% above the local median of 7.0% at 8.9%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 6.3% on uninsured, so Fulton County, IN sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Fulton County, IN has the 4th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County, IN | 20,312 | 76.8 yrs #5/6 | 8.9% #4/6 | 39.3% #2/6 |
| Marshall County, IN | 46,284 | 78.9 yrs | 12.9% | 40.2% |
| Cass County, IN | 37,680 | 78.3 yrs | 6.6% | 40.4% |
| Miami County, IN | 35,712 | 76.3 yrs | 6.9% | 39.8% |
| Pulaski County, IN | 12,441 | 77.1 yrs | 7.0% | 41.3% |
| Kosciusko County, IN | 80,442 | 77.9 yrs | 11.7% | 37.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Fulton County, 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 Fulton County, Indiana.
What is the health grade for Fulton County, Indiana?
Fulton County, 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.
Is Fulton County, Indiana one of the healthiest counties in Indiana?
Fulton County ranks 56th healthiest out of 92 counties in Indiana by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the average lifespan in Fulton County, Indiana?
People in Fulton County, Indiana can expect to live 76.8 years on average, 0.6 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Fulton County, Indiana?
8.9% of residents in Fulton County, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 1.6 points above the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
How common is obesity in Fulton County, Indiana?
39.3% of adults in Fulton County, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.5 points above the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Fulton County, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,717 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 381,883 minutes a day and 139.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fulton County is 76.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.45 lifetimes a year.
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