Health Profile of Westfield, Indiana
Westfield 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
Westfield Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Westfield | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.4% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.0% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Westfield is 82.0 years, about 4.6 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4 years. The uninsured rate is 5.4%, lower than the Indiana average of 7.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.0% of residents, lower than the Indiana average of 17.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,943 residents in Westfield are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 602 168 men · 433 women
- 75–84 1,196 489 men · 707 women
- 65–74 2,957 1,264 men · 1,693 women
- 50–64 7,188 3,489 men · 3,698 women
Younger residents
12,351 residents in Westfield are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,633 1,884 boys · 1,749 girls
- 7–12 3,885 1,943 boys · 1,942 girls
- 3–7 2,886 1,469 boys · 1,417 girls
- 0–3 1,947 1,013 boys · 933 girls
About 885 residents in Westfield (2.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Westfield | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.3% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.7% | 38.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Westfield is about 40% lower than in Indiana. The rate of diabetes in Westfield is about 32% lower than in Indiana. The rate of cancer in Westfield is about 22% lower than in Indiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Westfield | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.0% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 16.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.0% | 27.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Westfield is about 42% lower than in Indiana. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Westfield is about 38% lower than in Indiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,135 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 474,489 minutes a day and 173.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Westfield is 82.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.02 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 | Westfield | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.66 | 7.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Westfield is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Westfield, IN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Westfield, IN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield, IN | 44,969 | 82.0 yrs #2/2 | 5.4% #2/2 | 30.7% #2/2 |
| Carmel, IN | 101,084 | 82.9 yrs | 3.3% | 28.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Westfield, 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 Westfield, Indiana.
What is the health grade for Westfield, Indiana?
Westfield, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Westfield, Indiana?
People in Westfield, Indiana can expect to live 82.0 years on average, 4.6 years longer than the Indiana average of 77.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Westfield, Indiana?
5.4% of residents in Westfield, Indiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 19 people, 2.0 points below the Indiana rate of 7.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Westfield, Indiana?
30.7% of adults in Westfield, Indiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 8.1 points below the Indiana rate of 38.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Westfield, Indiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,135 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 474,489 minutes a day and 173.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Westfield is 82.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.02 lifetimes a year.
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