Health Profile of Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso 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
Valparaiso Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Valparaiso | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.2% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.5% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Valparaiso is 77.9 years, about 0.4 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 5.2%, lower than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.5% of residents, lower than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,426 residents in Valparaiso are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 796 249 men · 547 women
- 75–84 1,619 656 men · 963 women
- 65–74 2,696 1,199 men · 1,497 women
- 50–64 5,315 2,680 men · 2,634 women
Younger residents
6,061 residents in Valparaiso are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,805 923 boys · 882 girls
- 7–12 1,813 913 boys · 900 girls
- 3–7 1,441 732 boys · 709 girls
- 0–3 1,002 538 boys · 464 girls
About 1,829 residents in Valparaiso (5.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Valparaiso | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.7% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Valparaiso is about 25% lower than in Indiana. The rate of heart disease in Valparaiso is about 21% lower than in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Valparaiso | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.6% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.9% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Valparaiso is about 30% lower than in Indiana. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Valparaiso is about 21% lower than in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 40,033 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 440,367 minutes a day and 160.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Valparaiso is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.93 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 | Valparaiso | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.43 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Valparaiso is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso, Indiana.
How healthy is Valparaiso, Indiana?
Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso, Indiana?
People in Valparaiso, Indiana can expect to live 77.9 years on average, about the same as the Indiana average of 77.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Valparaiso, Indiana?
5.2% of residents in Valparaiso, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 19 people, 2.1 points below the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
How common is obesity in Valparaiso, Indiana?
33.7% of adults in Valparaiso, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.1 points below the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Valparaiso, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 40,033 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 440,367 minutes a day and 160.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Valparaiso is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.93 lifetimes a year.
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