Health Profile of Dayton, Ohio
Dayton 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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D
Dayton Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Dayton | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 71.4 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.9% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 26.4% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Dayton is 71.4 years, about 5.7 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 26.4% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
44,180 residents in Dayton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,097 598 men · 1,499 women
- 75–84 5,636 2,463 men · 3,173 women
- 65–74 11,486 5,073 men · 6,413 women
- 50–64 24,962 12,387 men · 12,575 women
Younger residents
29,095 residents in Dayton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 8,814 4,469 boys · 4,345 girls
- 7–12 8,170 4,319 boys · 3,851 girls
- 3–7 6,749 3,571 boys · 3,178 girls
- 0–3 5,362 2,736 boys · 2,626 girls
About 11,432 residents in Dayton (8.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 71.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Dayton | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.3% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.3% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 46.9% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Dayton is about 44% higher than in Ohio. The rate of obesity in Dayton is about 22% higher than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Dayton | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 28.3% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 36.7% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Dayton is about 28% higher than in Ohio. The rate of smoking in Dayton is about 16% higher than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 313,966 cigarettes a day, 9.4 million a month, or 114.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.5 million minutes a day and 1.3 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Dayton is 71.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.09 lifetimes a day, or 34 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 | Dayton | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.63 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Dayton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Dayton, OH Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Dayton, OH compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 141,732 | 71.4 yrs #2/2 | 7.9% #2/2 | 46.9% #2/2 |
| Riverside, OH | 22,650 | 74.2 yrs | 7.4% | 37.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Dayton, Ohio has an overall health index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Ohio, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Dayton, Ohio.
Is Dayton, Ohio a healthy place to live?
Dayton, Ohio has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Dayton, Ohio?
People in Dayton, Ohio can expect to live 71.4 years on average, 5.7 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Dayton, Ohio?
7.9% of residents in Dayton, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 1.5 points above the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Dayton, Ohio?
46.9% of adults in Dayton, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 8.5 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
Which health problem stands out most in Dayton, Ohio?
Compared with Ohio as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 17.3%, about 44% higher than the Ohio rate of 12.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Dayton, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 313,966 cigarettes a day, 9.4 million a month, or 114.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.5 million minutes a day and 1.3 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Dayton is 71.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.09 lifetimes a day, or 34 lifetimes a year.
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