Health Profile of Goshen, Indiana
Goshen 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
Goshen Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Goshen | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.4% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.5% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Goshen is 77.4 years, about 0.1 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 10.4%, higher than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.5% of residents, higher than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,697 residents in Goshen are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 844 208 men · 636 women
- 75–84 1,465 593 men · 872 women
- 65–74 2,015 939 men · 1,076 women
- 50–64 4,374 2,188 men · 2,185 women
Younger residents
6,443 residents in Goshen are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,110 1,040 boys · 1,070 girls
- 7–12 1,914 954 boys · 960 girls
- 3–7 1,380 685 boys · 695 girls
- 0–3 1,038 520 boys · 518 girls
About 1,924 residents in Goshen (7.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Goshen | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.7% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Goshen are about the same as in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Goshen | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.9% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.4% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Goshen are about the same as in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,835 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 427,181 minutes a day and 155.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Goshen is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.83 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 | Goshen | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.55 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Goshen is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Goshen, 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 Goshen, Indiana.
Is Goshen, Indiana a healthy place to live?
Goshen, 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.
How long do people live in Goshen, Indiana?
People in Goshen, Indiana can expect to live 77.4 years on average, about the same as the Indiana average of 77.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Goshen, Indiana?
10.4% of residents in Goshen, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 3.1 points above the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Goshen, Indiana?
36.7% of adults in Goshen, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.1 points below the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Goshen, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,835 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 427,181 minutes a day and 155.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Goshen is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.83 lifetimes a year.
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