Health Profile of Montgomery County, Indiana
Montgomery 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
Montgomery County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Montgomery County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.2% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.7% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Montgomery County is 78.4 years, about 1.0 years longer 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 16.7% of residents, lower than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,377 residents in Montgomery County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 718 248 men · 470 women
- 75–84 2,322 1,022 men · 1,300 women
- 65–74 3,816 1,832 men · 1,985 women
- 50–64 7,521 3,775 men · 3,746 women
Younger residents
8,359 residents in Montgomery County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,618 1,311 boys · 1,308 girls
- 7–12 2,512 1,305 boys · 1,207 girls
- 3–7 1,886 1,013 boys · 872 girls
- 0–3 1,344 697 boys · 646 girls
About 2,074 residents in Montgomery County (5.4% 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 | Montgomery County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.2% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.1% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Montgomery County are about the same as in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Montgomery County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.3% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.8% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Montgomery County are about the same as in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 65,661 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 722,266 minutes a day and 263.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Montgomery County is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.39 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 | Montgomery County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.99 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Montgomery County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Montgomery County, IN Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Montgomery County, IN is typical in size for this group, 38,312 residents against a local median of 37,280, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. The measure that sets Montgomery County, IN apart most is uninsured: 8.2%, 54% above the local median of 5.3%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 10.4% on uninsured, so Montgomery County, IN sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Montgomery County, IN has the 5th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County, IN | 38,312 | 78.4 yrs #3/6 | 8.2% #5/6 | 41.1% #6/6 |
| Tippecanoe County, IN | 189,071 | 78.4 yrs | 5.3% | 35.4% |
| Fountain County, IN | 16,615 | 77.1 yrs | 6.6% | 37.6% |
| Putnam County, IN | 37,280 | 77.8 yrs | 4.6% | 37.8% |
| Parke County, IN | 16,406 | 78.4 yrs | 14.9% | 40.2% |
| Boone County, IN | 74,718 | 79.1 yrs | 4.5% | 36.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Indiana.
What is the health grade for Montgomery County, Indiana?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Indiana one of the healthiest counties in Indiana?
Montgomery County ranks 42nd 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 Montgomery County, Indiana?
People in Montgomery County, Indiana can expect to live 78.4 years on average, 1.0 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Montgomery County, Indiana?
8.2% of residents in Montgomery County, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 0.9 points above the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
How common is obesity in Montgomery County, Indiana?
41.1% of adults in Montgomery County, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 2.4 points above the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Montgomery County, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 65,661 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 722,266 minutes a day and 263.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Montgomery County is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.39 lifetimes a year.
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