Health Profile of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) 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
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 75.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.8% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is 77.2 years, about 2.2 years longer than the Kentucky average of 75.0 years. The uninsured rate is about the same as in Kentucky, at 6.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.8% of residents, lower than the Kentucky average of 23.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
138,765 residents in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 6,680 2,553 men · 4,127 women
- 75–84 18,868 8,092 men · 10,776 women
- 65–74 36,841 16,636 men · 20,205 women
- 50–64 76,375 36,607 men · 39,768 women
Younger residents
93,821 residents in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 28,940 14,809 boys · 14,131 girls
- 7–12 25,970 13,821 boys · 12,149 girls
- 3–7 21,342 11,148 boys · 10,193 girls
- 0–3 17,569 8,928 boys · 8,642 girls
About 20,630 residents in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) (5.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 13.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.2% | 39.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is about 22% lower than in Kentucky. The rate of diabetes in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is about 18% lower than in Kentucky.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.7% | 26.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 15.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.4% | 34.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is about 28% lower than in Kentucky. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is about 22% lower than in Kentucky.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 577,408 cigarettes a day, 17.3 million a month, or 210.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 6.4 million minutes a day and 2.3 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is 77.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.16 lifetimes a day, or 57 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 | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.53 | 7.19 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), 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 Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky.
Is Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky a healthy place to live?
Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), 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 Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky?
People in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky can expect to live 77.2 years on average, 2.2 years longer than the Kentucky average of 75.0.
What percentage of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky residents are uninsured?
6.0% of residents in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, about the same as the Kentucky rate of 6.0%.
What percentage of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky residents are obese?
35.2% of adults in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.5 points below the Kentucky rate of 39.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 577,408 cigarettes a day, 17.3 million a month, or 210.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 6.4 million minutes a day and 2.3 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is 77.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.16 lifetimes a day, or 57 lifetimes a year.
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