Health Profile of Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati 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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C
Cincinnati Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Cincinnati | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.2 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.7% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.6% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Cincinnati is 74.2 years, about 2.8 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 7.7%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.6% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
86,136 residents in Cincinnati are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 5,239 1,676 men · 3,563 women
- 75–84 10,691 4,258 men · 6,433 women
- 65–74 21,535 9,620 men · 11,915 women
- 50–64 48,671 23,330 men · 25,341 women
Younger residents
61,469 residents in Cincinnati are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 18,033 9,162 boys · 8,870 girls
- 7–12 17,312 8,877 boys · 8,435 girls
- 3–7 14,460 7,453 boys · 7,007 girls
- 0–3 11,664 5,881 boys · 5,783 girls
About 17,237 residents in Cincinnati (5.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Cincinnati | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.6% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.0% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Cincinnati is about 26% lower than in Ohio. The rate of diabetes in Cincinnati is about 16% higher than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Cincinnati | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 25.5% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.3% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Cincinnati are about the same as in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 615,857 cigarettes a day, 18.5 million a month, or 224.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 6.8 million minutes a day and 2.5 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cincinnati is 74.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.17 lifetimes a day, or 63 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 | Cincinnati | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.96 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 9.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Cincinnati is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Cincinnati, Ohio has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Ohio, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Cincinnati, Ohio.
What is the health grade for Cincinnati, Ohio?
Cincinnati, Ohio has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Cincinnati, Ohio?
People in Cincinnati, Ohio can expect to live 74.2 years on average, 2.8 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Cincinnati, Ohio?
7.7% of residents in Cincinnati, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 1.3 points above the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What percentage of Cincinnati, Ohio residents are obese?
40.0% of adults in Cincinnati, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.5 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Cincinnati, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 615,857 cigarettes a day, 18.5 million a month, or 224.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 6.8 million minutes a day and 2.5 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cincinnati is 74.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.17 lifetimes a day, or 63 lifetimes a year.
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