Health Profile of Kokomo, Indiana
Kokomo 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
Kokomo Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Kokomo | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.4% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.6% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Kokomo is 74.5 years, about 2.9 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 6.4%, lower 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
20,533 residents in Kokomo are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,457 380 men · 1,076 women
- 75–84 3,039 1,346 men · 1,693 women
- 65–74 5,483 2,353 men · 3,130 women
- 50–64 10,554 4,725 men · 5,829 women
Younger residents
12,014 residents in Kokomo are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,476 1,749 boys · 1,726 girls
- 7–12 3,646 1,881 boys · 1,765 girls
- 3–7 2,862 1,473 boys · 1,389 girls
- 0–3 2,030 1,030 boys · 1,000 girls
About 4,733 residents in Kokomo (8.5% 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 | Kokomo | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.7% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 43.7% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Kokomo are about the same as in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Kokomo | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 25.3% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.2% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Kokomo are about the same as in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 108,655 cigarettes a day, 3.3 million a month, or 39.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 436.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kokomo is 74.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 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 | Kokomo | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.21 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Kokomo is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Kokomo, 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 Kokomo, Indiana.
Is Kokomo, Indiana a healthy place to live?
Kokomo, 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 Kokomo, Indiana?
People in Kokomo, Indiana can expect to live 74.5 years on average, 2.9 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4.
What percentage of Kokomo, Indiana residents are uninsured?
6.4% of residents in Kokomo, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 0.9 points below the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
How common is obesity in Kokomo, Indiana?
43.7% of adults in Kokomo, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 4.9 points above the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Kokomo, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 108,655 cigarettes a day, 3.3 million a month, or 39.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 436.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kokomo is 74.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
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