Health Profile of South Bend, Indiana
South Bend 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
South Bend Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | South Bend | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.6 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.8% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.6% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in South Bend is 74.6 years, about 2.8 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 8.8%, higher than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.6% of residents, higher than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
29,768 residents in South Bend are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,838 519 men · 1,318 women
- 75–84 3,813 1,478 men · 2,335 women
- 65–74 7,627 3,460 men · 4,166 women
- 50–64 16,491 8,112 men · 8,379 women
Younger residents
24,669 residents in South Bend are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,534 3,862 boys · 3,672 girls
- 7–12 7,148 3,729 boys · 3,419 girls
- 3–7 5,699 2,887 boys · 2,812 girls
- 0–3 4,287 2,048 boys · 2,239 girls
About 5,883 residents in South Bend (5.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | South Bend | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.2% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.3% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in South Bend is about 20% higher than in Indiana. The rate of cancer in South Bend is about 18% lower than in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | South Bend | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.7% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.0% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in South Bend is about 16% higher than in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 184,908 cigarettes a day, 5.5 million a month, or 67.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.0 million minutes a day and 742.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South Bend is 74.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 19 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 | South Bend | 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 South Bend is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, South Bend, 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 South Bend, Indiana.
What is the health grade for South Bend, Indiana?
South Bend, 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 average lifespan in South Bend, Indiana?
People in South Bend, Indiana can expect to live 74.6 years on average, 2.8 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4.
How many people lack health insurance in South Bend, Indiana?
8.8% of residents in South Bend, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 1.4 points above the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
What percentage of South Bend, Indiana residents are obese?
42.3% of adults in South Bend, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 3.5 points above the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
What is the biggest health concern in South Bend, Indiana?
Compared with Indiana as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 13.9%, about 20% higher than the Indiana rate of 11.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in South Bend, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 184,908 cigarettes a day, 5.5 million a month, or 67.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.0 million minutes a day and 742.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South Bend is 74.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 19 lifetimes a year.
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