Health Profile of West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette 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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A
West Lafayette Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Lafayette | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.0% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.3% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Lafayette is 84.0 years, about 6.6 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 3.0%, lower than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.3% of residents, lower than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
5,660 residents in West Lafayette are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 790 259 men · 532 women
- 75–84 782 316 men · 466 women
- 65–74 1,217 571 men · 646 women
- 50–64 2,871 1,370 men · 1,501 women
Younger residents
3,729 residents in West Lafayette are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,160 626 boys · 533 girls
- 7–12 999 457 boys · 542 girls
- 3–7 854 410 boys · 444 girls
- 0–3 716 362 boys · 354 girls
About 859 residents in West Lafayette (1.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 84.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Lafayette | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 5.7% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.0% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.4% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.1% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in West Lafayette is about 56% lower than in Indiana. The rate of heart disease in West Lafayette is about 53% lower than in Indiana. The rate of diabetes in West Lafayette is about 51% lower than in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Lafayette | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.0% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.3% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in West Lafayette is about 28% lower than in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 67,494 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 742,437 minutes a day and 271.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Lafayette is 84.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.14 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 | West Lafayette | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.34 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Lafayette is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
West Lafayette, IN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Lafayette, IN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lafayette, IN | 45,683 | 84.0 yrs #1/2 | 3.0% #1/2 | 30.1% #1/2 |
| Lafayette, IN | 68,693 | 76.3 yrs | 7.6% | 38.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Lafayette, Indiana has an overall health index grade of A, making it far better than Indiana, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in West Lafayette, Indiana.
How healthy is West Lafayette, Indiana?
West Lafayette, Indiana has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in West Lafayette, Indiana?
People in West Lafayette, Indiana can expect to live 84.0 years on average, 6.6 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4.
How many people lack health insurance in West Lafayette, Indiana?
3.0% of residents in West Lafayette, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 34 people, 4.4 points below the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
What percentage of West Lafayette, Indiana residents are obese?
30.1% of adults in West Lafayette, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 8.7 points below the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Lafayette, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 67,494 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 742,437 minutes a day and 271.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Lafayette is 84.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.14 lifetimes a year.
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