Health Profile of Muncie, Indiana
Muncie 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
Muncie Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Muncie | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.6 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.8% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.1% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Muncie is 72.6 years, about 4.9 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 7.8%, higher than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.1% of residents, higher than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
17,282 residents in Muncie are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,147 362 men · 785 women
- 75–84 2,261 920 men · 1,341 women
- 65–74 4,772 2,090 men · 2,682 women
- 50–64 9,102 4,439 men · 4,663 women
Younger residents
8,979 residents in Muncie are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,714 1,386 boys · 1,328 girls
- 7–12 2,495 1,248 boys · 1,247 girls
- 3–7 2,123 1,057 boys · 1,066 girls
- 0–3 1,647 828 boys · 819 girls
About 4,501 residents in Muncie (7.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Muncie | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.9% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.2% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Muncie is about 21% lower than in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Muncie | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.7% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.1% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Muncie is about 20% higher than in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 126,388 cigarettes a day, 3.8 million a month, or 46.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 507.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Muncie is 72.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 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 | Muncie | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.51 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Muncie is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Muncie, 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 Muncie, Indiana.
What is the health grade for Muncie, Indiana?
Muncie, 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 Muncie, Indiana?
People in Muncie, Indiana can expect to live 72.6 years on average, 4.9 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4.
What percentage of Muncie, Indiana residents are uninsured?
7.8% of residents in Muncie, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, about the same as the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
How common is obesity in Muncie, Indiana?
41.2% of adults in Muncie, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 2.5 points above the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Muncie, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 126,388 cigarettes a day, 3.8 million a month, or 46.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 507.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Muncie is 72.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 lifetimes a year.
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