Health Profile of Plainfield, Indiana
Plainfield 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
Plainfield Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Plainfield | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.1% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.5% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Plainfield is 78.8 years, about 1.3 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 6.1%, lower than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.5% of residents, lower than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,647 residents in Plainfield are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 525 168 men · 357 women
- 75–84 1,196 492 men · 705 women
- 65–74 2,155 1,047 men · 1,108 women
- 50–64 4,771 2,402 men · 2,369 women
Younger residents
6,189 residents in Plainfield are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,868 967 boys · 901 girls
- 7–12 1,820 927 boys · 893 girls
- 3–7 1,446 765 boys · 681 girls
- 0–3 1,055 589 boys · 466 girls
About 1,206 residents in Plainfield (4.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Plainfield | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.3% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Plainfield is about 18% lower than in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Plainfield | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.7% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.7% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Plainfield are about the same as in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,571 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 468,276 minutes a day and 170.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Plainfield is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.13 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 | Plainfield | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.88 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Plainfield is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Plainfield, IN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Plainfield, IN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield, IN | 27,776 | 78.8 yrs #2/2 | 6.1% #2/2 | 35.3% #2/2 |
| Avon, IN | 33,241 | 80.3 yrs | 6.1% | 34.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, Indiana.
What is the health grade for Plainfield, Indiana?
Plainfield, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Plainfield, Indiana?
People in Plainfield, Indiana can expect to live 78.8 years on average, 1.3 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Plainfield, Indiana?
6.1% of residents in Plainfield, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 1.3 points below the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Plainfield, Indiana?
35.3% of adults in Plainfield, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.5 points below the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Plainfield, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,571 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 468,276 minutes a day and 170.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Plainfield is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.13 lifetimes a year.
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