Health Profile of Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana
Indianapolis city (balance) 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.
-
C
Indianapolis city (balance) Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Indianapolis city (balance) | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.8% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.6% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Indianapolis city (balance) is 74.9 years, about 2.6 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 8.8%, higher than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.6% of residents, higher than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
251,514 residents in Indianapolis city (balance) are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 13,007 4,388 men · 8,619 women
- 75–84 30,287 12,130 men · 18,157 women
- 65–74 62,559 27,898 men · 34,661 women
- 50–64 145,661 69,778 men · 75,883 women
Younger residents
208,283 residents in Indianapolis city (balance) are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 60,993 31,344 boys · 29,650 girls
- 7–12 61,434 31,663 boys · 29,771 girls
- 3–7 49,095 24,995 boys · 24,100 girls
- 0–3 36,760 18,407 boys · 18,354 girls
About 44,020 residents in Indianapolis city (balance) (5.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Indianapolis city (balance) | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.8% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Indianapolis city (balance) is about 20% lower than in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Indianapolis city (balance) | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.6% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.4% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Indianapolis city (balance) are about the same as in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 1.6 million cigarettes a day, 46.6 million a month, or 566.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 17.1 million minutes a day and 6.2 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Indianapolis city (balance) is 74.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.43 lifetimes a day, or 158 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 | Indianapolis city (balance) | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 9.17 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 9.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Indianapolis city (balance) is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Indianapolis city (balance), 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 Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana.
Is Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana a healthy place to live?
Indianapolis city (balance), 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 Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana?
People in Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana can expect to live 74.9 years on average, 2.6 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana?
8.8% of residents in Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 1.4 points above the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
How common is obesity in Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana?
38.8% of adults in Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 1.6 million cigarettes a day, 46.6 million a month, or 566.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 17.1 million minutes a day and 6.2 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Indianapolis city (balance) is 74.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.43 lifetimes a day, or 158 lifetimes a year.
Analyze any area in the US
Get local demographics for any address, aggregated by drive time or radius, on the interactive map.
Explore the map →