Health Profile of Independence, Kentucky
Independence 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
Independence Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Independence | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 75.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.7% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.2% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Independence is 78.4 years, about 3.4 years longer than the Kentucky average of 75.0 years. The uninsured rate is 3.7%, lower than the Kentucky average of 6.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.2% of residents, lower than the Kentucky average of 23.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,716 residents in Independence are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 143 53 men · 89 women
- 75–84 645 265 men · 380 women
- 65–74 1,530 723 men · 807 women
- 50–64 4,399 2,180 men · 2,219 women
Younger residents
7,189 residents in Independence are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,064 1,077 boys · 987 girls
- 7–12 2,144 1,101 boys · 1,043 girls
- 3–7 1,713 848 boys · 866 girls
- 0–3 1,267 627 boys · 641 girls
About 491 residents in Independence (1.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Independence | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 13.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.2% | 39.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Independence is about 42% lower than in Kentucky. The rate of diabetes in Independence is about 39% lower than in Kentucky. The rate of cancer in Independence is about 19% lower than in Kentucky.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Independence | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.9% | 26.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 15.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.5% | 34.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Independence is about 31% higher than in Kentucky. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Independence is about 25% lower than in Kentucky. The rate of smoking in Independence is about 23% lower than in Kentucky.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 37,151 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 408,657 minutes a day and 149.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Independence is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.62 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 | Independence | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.09 | 7.19 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Independence is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Independence, KY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Independence, KY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence, KY | 26,000 | 78.4 yrs #1/2 | 3.7% #1/2 | 34.2% #1/2 |
| Erlanger, KY | 23,548 | 76.6 yrs | 4.4% | 35.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Independence, Kentucky has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Kentucky, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Independence, Kentucky.
How healthy is Independence, Kentucky?
Independence, Kentucky 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 Independence, Kentucky?
People in Independence, Kentucky can expect to live 78.4 years on average, 3.4 years longer than the Kentucky average of 75.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Independence, Kentucky?
3.7% of residents in Independence, Kentucky have no health insurance, about 1 in 27 people, 2.3 points below the Kentucky rate of 6.0%.
How common is obesity in Independence, Kentucky?
34.2% of adults in Independence, Kentucky are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.5 points below the Kentucky rate of 39.7%.
What is the biggest health concern in Independence, Kentucky?
Compared with Kentucky as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 19.8%, about 31% higher than the Kentucky rate of 15.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Independence, Kentucky go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 37,151 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 408,657 minutes a day and 149.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Independence is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.62 lifetimes a year.
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