Health Profile of Columbus, Ohio
Columbus 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
Columbus Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Columbus | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.0 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.5% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.2% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Columbus is 75.0 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 10.5%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.2% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
216,588 residents in Columbus are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 10,214 3,626 men · 6,587 women
- 75–84 25,273 9,819 men · 15,454 women
- 65–74 52,043 23,070 men · 28,973 women
- 50–64 129,059 64,263 men · 64,796 women
Younger residents
175,786 residents in Columbus are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 49,035 24,639 boys · 24,396 girls
- 7–12 51,440 26,036 boys · 25,404 girls
- 3–7 42,750 21,999 boys · 20,751 girls
- 0–3 32,561 16,962 boys · 15,599 girls
About 35,440 residents in Columbus (4.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Columbus | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.3% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Columbus is about 26% lower than in Ohio. The rate of heart disease in Columbus is about 21% lower than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Columbus | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.3% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.3% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Columbus is about 16% higher than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 1.5 million cigarettes a day, 45.4 million a month, or 552.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 16.7 million minutes a day and 6.1 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Columbus is 75.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.42 lifetimes a day, or 154 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 | Columbus | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.56 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Columbus is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Columbus, OH Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Columbus, OH compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 829,538 | 75.0 yrs #2/2 | 10.5% #2/2 | 39.3% #2/2 |
| Upper Arlington, OH | 34,990 | 82.3 yrs | 1.9% | 28.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Columbus, Ohio has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Ohio, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Columbus, Ohio.
Is Columbus, Ohio a healthy place to live?
Columbus, 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 Columbus, Ohio?
People in Columbus, Ohio can expect to live 75.0 years on average, 2.0 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Columbus, Ohio?
10.5% of residents in Columbus, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 4.0 points above the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Columbus, Ohio?
39.3% of adults in Columbus, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.8 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Columbus, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 1.5 million cigarettes a day, 45.4 million a month, or 552.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 16.7 million minutes a day and 6.1 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Columbus is 75.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.42 lifetimes a day, or 154 lifetimes a year.
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