Health Profile of Michigan City, Indiana
Michigan City 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
Michigan City Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Michigan City | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.3 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.1% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.6% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Michigan City is 74.3 years, about 3.1 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 8.1%, higher than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.6% of residents, higher than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,923 residents in Michigan City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 677 202 men · 474 women
- 75–84 1,584 622 men · 961 women
- 65–74 2,600 1,124 men · 1,476 women
- 50–64 5,063 2,443 men · 2,620 women
Younger residents
5,902 residents in Michigan City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,720 836 boys · 884 girls
- 7–12 1,782 864 boys · 918 girls
- 3–7 1,411 714 boys · 697 girls
- 0–3 989 501 boys · 487 girls
About 2,406 residents in Michigan City (8.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Michigan City | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.4% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.8% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.8% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Michigan City is about 25% higher than in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Michigan City | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 26.3% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.1% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Michigan City is about 18% higher than in Indiana. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Michigan City is about 16% higher than in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,250 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 640,753 minutes a day and 233.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Michigan City is 74.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.99 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 | Michigan City | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.18 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Michigan City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Michigan City, 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 Michigan City, Indiana.
Is Michigan City, Indiana a healthy place to live?
Michigan City, 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 life expectancy in Michigan City, Indiana?
People in Michigan City, Indiana can expect to live 74.3 years on average, 3.1 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4.
What percentage of Michigan City, Indiana residents are uninsured?
8.1% of residents in Michigan City, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 0.8 points above the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
How common is obesity in Michigan City, Indiana?
41.8% of adults in Michigan City, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 3.0 points above the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
What is the biggest health concern in Michigan City, Indiana?
Compared with Indiana as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 14.4%, about 25% higher than the Indiana rate of 11.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Michigan City, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,250 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 640,753 minutes a day and 233.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Michigan City is 74.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.99 lifetimes a year.
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