Health Profile of Switzerland County, Indiana
Switzerland 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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C
Switzerland County Below averageAmong the 3 least healthy counties in Indiana
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Switzerland County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.4 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.0% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.1% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Switzerland County is 75.4 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 13.0%, higher than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.1% of residents, higher than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
3,737 residents in Switzerland County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 217 106 men · 111 women
- 75–84 446 193 men · 252 women
- 65–74 1,024 518 men · 507 women
- 50–64 2,050 1,036 men · 1,014 women
Younger residents
2,286 residents in Switzerland County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 728 381 boys · 347 girls
- 7–12 688 361 boys · 327 girls
- 3–7 509 267 boys · 242 girls
- 0–3 361 195 boys · 166 girls
About 641 residents in Switzerland County (6.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Switzerland County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.2% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.1% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Switzerland County are about the same as in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Switzerland County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 26.7% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.9% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Switzerland County is about 19% higher than in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 20,161 cigarettes a day, 604,823 a month, or 7.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 221,768 minutes a day and 80.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Switzerland County is 75.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.04 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 | Switzerland County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.79 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Switzerland County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Switzerland County, IN Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Switzerland County, IN is typical in size for this group, 9,908 residents against a local median of 10,949, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. Switzerland County, IN's uninsured, at 13.0%, runs 120% above the 5.9% typical of the counties around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 5.9% on uninsured, so Switzerland County, IN sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Switzerland County, IN has the 6th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland County, IN | 9,908 | 75.4 yrs #4/6 | 13.0% #6/6 | 41.1% #6/6 |
| Ohio County, IN | 5,998 | 78.4 yrs | 5.9% | 36.3% |
| Carroll County, KY | 10,949 | 73.8 yrs | 10.7% | 40.0% |
| Gallatin County, KY | 8,769 | 73.0 yrs | 8.4% | 39.2% |
| Dearborn County, IN | 51,094 | 78.5 yrs | 4.8% | 37.4% |
| Boone County, KY | 139,822 | 78.4 yrs | 5.1% | 39.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Switzerland County, 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 Switzerland County, Indiana.
Is Switzerland County, Indiana a healthy place to live?
Switzerland County, 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.
Is Switzerland County, Indiana one of the healthiest counties in Indiana?
Switzerland County ranks 90th 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 life expectancy in Switzerland County, Indiana?
People in Switzerland County, Indiana can expect to live 75.4 years on average, 2.0 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Switzerland County, Indiana?
13.0% of residents in Switzerland County, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 5.6 points above the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
How common is obesity in Switzerland County, Indiana?
41.1% of adults in Switzerland County, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 2.3 points above the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Switzerland County, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 20,161 cigarettes a day, 604,823 a month, or 7.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 221,768 minutes a day and 80.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Switzerland County is 75.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.04 lifetimes a year.
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