Health Profile of Martin County, Indiana
Martin County 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
Martin County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Martin County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.7% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.9% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Martin County is 78.4 years, about 0.9 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 7.7%, higher than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.9% of residents, lower than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
4,024 residents in Martin County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 195 75 men · 120 women
- 75–84 566 251 men · 315 women
- 65–74 1,135 545 men · 590 women
- 50–64 2,127 1,113 men · 1,014 women
Younger residents
2,049 residents in Martin County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 610 316 boys · 294 girls
- 7–12 612 302 boys · 309 girls
- 3–7 481 241 boys · 240 girls
- 0–3 346 179 boys · 167 girls
About 520 residents in Martin County (5.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Martin County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.2% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.6% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.9% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Martin County are about the same as in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Martin County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.0% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.7% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Martin County are about the same as in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 17,661 cigarettes a day, 529,845 a month, or 6.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 194,276 minutes a day and 70.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Martin County is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.72 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 | Martin County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.72 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Martin County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Martin County, IN Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Martin County, IN is the smallest of the 6 counties compared here, 9,829 residents against a local median of 33,658. Martin County, IN sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these counties turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is uninsured, 4% above the local median at 7.7% against 7.4%. Martin County, IN has the 5th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County, IN | 9,829 | 78.4 yrs #2/6 | 7.7% #5/6 | 38.9% #4/6 |
| Daviess County, IN | 33,658 | 77.0 yrs | 21.9% | 40.8% |
| Lawrence County, IN | 45,100 | 74.8 yrs | 6.1% | 39.7% |
| Orange County, IN | 19,767 | 77.0 yrs | 7.4% | 37.7% |
| Dubois County, IN | 43,614 | 79.0 yrs | 5.2% | 37.7% |
| Greene County, IN | 31,021 | 76.5 yrs | 7.4% | 38.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Martin County, 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 Martin County, Indiana.
What is the health grade for Martin County, Indiana?
Martin County, 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.
Is Martin County, Indiana one of the healthiest counties in Indiana?
Martin County ranks 38th healthiest out of 92 counties in Indiana by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the average lifespan in Martin County, Indiana?
People in Martin County, Indiana can expect to live 78.4 years on average, 0.9 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Martin County, Indiana?
7.7% of residents in Martin County, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, about the same as the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Martin County, Indiana?
38.9% of adults in Martin County, 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 Martin County, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 17,661 cigarettes a day, 529,845 a month, or 6.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 194,276 minutes a day and 70.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Martin County is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.72 lifetimes a year.
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