Health Profile of Hobart, Indiana
Hobart 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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B
Hobart Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hobart | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.4% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.4% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hobart is 76.0 years, about 1.4 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is about the same as in Indiana, at 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.4% of residents, lower than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,867 residents in Hobart are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 568 236 men · 333 women
- 75–84 1,285 480 men · 805 women
- 65–74 2,493 1,133 men · 1,360 women
- 50–64 5,521 2,643 men · 2,877 women
Younger residents
5,963 residents in Hobart are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,838 912 boys · 926 girls
- 7–12 1,864 922 boys · 943 girls
- 3–7 1,339 671 boys · 668 girls
- 0–3 922 454 boys · 469 girls
About 1,687 residents in Hobart (5.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hobart | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.0% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Hobart are about the same as in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hobart | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.7% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.3% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Hobart are about the same as in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,656 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 524,217 minutes a day and 191.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hobart is 76.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.79 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 | Hobart | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.83 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hobart is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Hobart, IN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hobart, IN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart, IN | 28,846 | 76.0 yrs #2/2 | 7.4% #2/2 | 37.0% #1/2 |
| Merrillville, IN | 39,705 | 76.3 yrs | 6.8% | 40.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hobart, Indiana has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Indiana, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hobart, Indiana.
What is the health grade for Hobart, Indiana?
Hobart, Indiana has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Hobart, Indiana?
People in Hobart, Indiana can expect to live 76.0 years on average, 1.4 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Hobart, Indiana?
7.4% of residents in Hobart, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, about the same as the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
How common is obesity in Hobart, Indiana?
37.0% of adults in Hobart, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.7 points below the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hobart, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,656 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 524,217 minutes a day and 191.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hobart is 76.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.79 lifetimes a year.
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