Health Profile of Hamilton, Ohio
Hamilton 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
Hamilton Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hamilton | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.3 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.8% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.7% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hamilton is 72.3 years, about 4.7 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 8.8%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.7% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
18,509 residents in Hamilton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 956 333 men · 623 women
- 75–84 2,644 997 men · 1,647 women
- 65–74 4,646 2,119 men · 2,527 women
- 50–64 10,262 4,968 men · 5,294 women
Younger residents
13,523 residents in Hamilton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,896 1,986 boys · 1,909 girls
- 7–12 4,045 2,038 boys · 2,006 girls
- 3–7 3,196 1,621 boys · 1,575 girls
- 0–3 2,387 1,214 boys · 1,173 girls
About 4,698 residents in Hamilton (7.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hamilton | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.2% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.7% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Hamilton are about the same as in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hamilton | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 27.1% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.9% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Hamilton are about the same as in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 122,567 cigarettes a day, 3.7 million a month, or 44.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 492.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hamilton is 72.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 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 | Hamilton | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 9.02 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 9.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hamilton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Hamilton, OH Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hamilton, OH compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton, OH | 59,414 | 72.3 yrs #2/2 | 8.8% #2/2 | 39.7% #2/2 |
| Fairfield, OH | 43,255 | 77.1 yrs | 8.4% | 35.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, Ohio.
What is the health grade for Hamilton, Ohio?
Hamilton, 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 average lifespan in Hamilton, Ohio?
People in Hamilton, Ohio can expect to live 72.3 years on average, 4.7 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Hamilton, Ohio?
8.8% of residents in Hamilton, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 2.4 points above the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What percentage of Hamilton, Ohio residents are obese?
39.7% of adults in Hamilton, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.2 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hamilton, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 122,567 cigarettes a day, 3.7 million a month, or 44.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 492.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hamilton is 72.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 lifetimes a year.
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