Health Profile of Mishawaka, Indiana
Mishawaka 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
Mishawaka Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Mishawaka | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.4% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.2% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Mishawaka is 75.7 years, about 1.7 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is about the same as in Indiana, at 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.2% of residents, lower than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,810 residents in Mishawaka are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 916 294 men · 622 women
- 75–84 2,213 981 men · 1,231 women
- 65–74 3,876 1,672 men · 2,204 women
- 50–64 7,805 3,615 men · 4,190 women
Younger residents
9,209 residents in Mishawaka are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,404 1,207 boys · 1,198 girls
- 7–12 2,665 1,330 boys · 1,335 girls
- 3–7 2,339 1,221 boys · 1,117 girls
- 0–3 1,800 981 boys · 819 girls
About 2,941 residents in Mishawaka (6.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Mishawaka | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.7% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.0% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Mishawaka are about the same as in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Mishawaka | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.9% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.7% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Mishawaka are about the same as in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 72,535 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 26.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 797,883 minutes a day and 291.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mishawaka is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.31 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 | Mishawaka | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.68 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Mishawaka is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Mishawaka, IN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Mishawaka, IN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka, IN | 44,023 | 75.7 yrs #2/2 | 7.4% #2/2 | 36.0% #2/2 |
| Granger, IN | 29,240 | 80.4 yrs | 5.8% | 32.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mishawaka, 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 Mishawaka, Indiana.
Is Mishawaka, Indiana a healthy place to live?
Mishawaka, 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.
How long do people live in Mishawaka, Indiana?
People in Mishawaka, Indiana can expect to live 75.7 years on average, 1.7 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Mishawaka, Indiana?
7.4% of residents in Mishawaka, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, about the same as the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
What percentage of Mishawaka, Indiana residents are obese?
36.0% of adults in Mishawaka, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.7 points below the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Mishawaka, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 72,535 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 26.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 797,883 minutes a day and 291.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mishawaka is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.31 lifetimes a year.
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