Health Profile of Terre Haute, Indiana
Terre Haute 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
Terre Haute Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Terre Haute | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.1 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.9% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.6% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Terre Haute is 73.1 years, about 4.4 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 9.9%, higher than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.6% of residents, higher than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,630 residents in Terre Haute are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,146 326 men · 821 women
- 75–84 2,621 1,006 men · 1,614 women
- 65–74 4,469 1,996 men · 2,474 women
- 50–64 8,394 4,040 men · 4,354 women
Younger residents
10,808 residents in Terre Haute are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,127 1,513 boys · 1,614 girls
- 7–12 3,239 1,662 boys · 1,576 girls
- 3–7 2,544 1,353 boys · 1,192 girls
- 0–3 1,898 1,006 boys · 892 girls
About 4,525 residents in Terre Haute (8.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Terre Haute | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.5% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.2% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Terre Haute are about the same as in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Terre Haute | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 27.5% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.5% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Terre Haute is about 23% higher than in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 117,850 cigarettes a day, 3.5 million a month, or 43.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 473.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Terre Haute is 73.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 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 | Terre Haute | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.73 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Terre Haute is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Terre Haute, 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 Terre Haute, Indiana.
How healthy is Terre Haute, Indiana?
Terre Haute, 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 Terre Haute, Indiana?
People in Terre Haute, Indiana can expect to live 73.1 years on average, 4.4 years shorter than the Indiana average of 77.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Terre Haute, Indiana?
9.9% of residents in Terre Haute, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 2.5 points above the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
What percentage of Terre Haute, Indiana residents are obese?
37.2% of adults in Terre Haute, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.6 points below the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
What is the biggest health concern in Terre Haute, Indiana?
Compared with Indiana as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 27.5%, about 23% higher than the Indiana rate of 22.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Terre Haute, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 117,850 cigarettes a day, 3.5 million a month, or 43.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 473.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Terre Haute is 73.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 lifetimes a year.
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