Health Profile of Jeffersonville, Indiana
Jeffersonville 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
Jeffersonville Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Jeffersonville | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.7 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.2% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.5% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Jeffersonville is 74.7 years, about 2.8 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 8.2%, 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
17,697 residents in Jeffersonville are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 806 272 men · 533 women
- 75–84 2,294 853 men · 1,441 women
- 65–74 4,633 2,048 men · 2,585 women
- 50–64 9,965 5,009 men · 4,956 women
Younger residents
10,130 residents in Jeffersonville are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,110 1,637 boys · 1,474 girls
- 7–12 2,960 1,483 boys · 1,477 girls
- 3–7 2,298 1,194 boys · 1,103 girls
- 0–3 1,762 965 boys · 797 girls
About 3,234 residents in Jeffersonville (6.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Jeffersonville | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.8% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.0% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Jeffersonville are about the same as in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Jeffersonville | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.1% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.8% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Jeffersonville are about the same as in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 87,070 cigarettes a day, 2.6 million a month, or 31.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 957,769 minutes a day and 349.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jeffersonville is 74.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.91 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 | Jeffersonville | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.67 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Jeffersonville is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Jeffersonville, 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 Jeffersonville, Indiana.
How healthy is Jeffersonville, Indiana?
Jeffersonville, 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 Jeffersonville, Indiana?
People in Jeffersonville, Indiana can expect to live 74.7 years on average, 2.8 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Jeffersonville, Indiana?
8.2% of residents in Jeffersonville, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 0.8 points above the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Jeffersonville, Indiana?
40.0% of adults in Jeffersonville, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.2 points above the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Jeffersonville, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 87,070 cigarettes a day, 2.6 million a month, or 31.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 957,769 minutes a day and 349.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jeffersonville is 74.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.91 lifetimes a year.
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