Health Profile of Hammond, Indiana
Hammond 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
Hammond Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hammond | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.3% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.4% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hammond is 74.5 years, about 3.0 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 10.3%, higher than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.4% of residents, higher than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
23,335 residents in Hammond are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,243 376 men · 867 women
- 75–84 2,988 1,130 men · 1,858 women
- 65–74 5,354 2,482 men · 2,872 women
- 50–64 13,749 6,882 men · 6,867 women
Younger residents
17,711 residents in Hammond are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,570 2,772 boys · 2,798 girls
- 7–12 5,150 2,595 boys · 2,554 girls
- 3–7 4,016 2,042 boys · 1,973 girls
- 0–3 2,975 1,557 boys · 1,418 girls
About 4,486 residents in Hammond (5.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hammond | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.1% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.9% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.3% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Hammond is about 22% higher than in Indiana. The rate of cancer in Hammond is about 20% lower than in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hammond | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.3% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.2% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Hammond is about 24% higher than in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 135,431 cigarettes a day, 4.1 million a month, or 49.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.5 million minutes a day and 543.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hammond is 74.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 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 | Hammond | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.51 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hammond is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Hammond, IN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Hammond, IN is the largest of the 4 cities compared here, 76,072 residents against a local median of 24,991. The measure that sets Hammond, IN apart most is uninsured: 10.3%, 17% above the local median of 8.8%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 7.7% on uninsured, so Hammond, IN sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Hammond, IN has the 3rd lowest uninsured of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond, IN | 76,072 | 74.5 yrs #3/4 | 10.3% #3/4 | 42.3% #3/4 |
| East Chicago, IN | 24,991 | 73.8 yrs | 12.1% | 49.7% |
| Calumet City, IL | 34,245 | 75.4 yrs | 8.8% | 38.0% |
| Munster, IN | 23,727 | 82.0 yrs | 4.4% | 32.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hammond, 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 Hammond, Indiana.
Is Hammond, Indiana a healthy place to live?
Hammond, 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 average lifespan in Hammond, Indiana?
People in Hammond, Indiana can expect to live 74.5 years on average, 3.0 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Hammond, Indiana?
10.3% of residents in Hammond, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 2.9 points above the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
How common is obesity in Hammond, Indiana?
42.3% of adults in Hammond, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 3.5 points above the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
What health issue is more common in Hammond, Indiana than elsewhere?
Compared with Indiana as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 34.2%, about 24% higher than the Indiana rate of 27.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hammond, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 135,431 cigarettes a day, 4.1 million a month, or 49.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.5 million minutes a day and 543.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hammond is 74.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 lifetimes a year.
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