Health Profile of Hamilton County, Ohio
Hamilton County 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
Hamilton County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hamilton County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.1 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.8% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.3% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hamilton County is 76.1 years, about 0.9 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 5.8%, lower than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.3% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
278,678 residents in Hamilton County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 16,860 5,932 men · 10,928 women
- 75–84 37,548 15,365 men · 22,183 women
- 65–74 71,655 32,501 men · 39,154 women
- 50–64 152,616 73,765 men · 78,851 women
Younger residents
183,895 residents in Hamilton County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 57,280 28,944 boys · 28,336 girls
- 7–12 54,018 27,711 boys · 26,307 girls
- 3–7 41,365 21,250 boys · 20,114 girls
- 0–3 31,232 15,888 boys · 15,344 girls
About 49,190 residents in Hamilton County (5.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hamilton County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.6% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.8% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Hamilton County are about the same as in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hamilton County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.8% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.1% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Hamilton County are about the same as in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 1.5 million cigarettes a day, 43.7 million a month, or 531.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 16.0 million minutes a day and 5.8 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hamilton County is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.40 lifetimes a day, or 146 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 County | 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 Hamilton County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Hamilton County, OH Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Hamilton County, OH is the largest of the 6 counties compared here, 829,354 residents against a local median of 171,173. Hamilton County, OH sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these counties turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is uninsured, 15% above the local median at 5.8% against 5.1%. Hamilton County, OH has the 5th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County, OH | 829,354 | 76.1 yrs #4/6 | 5.8% #5/6 | 36.8% #3/6 |
| Butler County, OH | 393,616 | 76.1 yrs | 6.2% | 36.6% |
| Kenton County, KY | 171,173 | 75.2 yrs | 4.7% | 36.5% |
| Boone County, KY | 139,822 | 78.4 yrs | 5.1% | 39.2% |
| Campbell County, KY | 93,398 | 76.3 yrs | 4.9% | 39.2% |
| Clermont County, OH | 211,155 | 77.6 yrs | 5.8% | 37.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hamilton County, Ohio has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Ohio, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hamilton County, Ohio.
What is the health grade for Hamilton County, Ohio?
Hamilton County, Ohio 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.
Is Hamilton County, Ohio one of the healthiest counties in Ohio?
Hamilton County ranks 36th healthiest out of 88 counties in Ohio by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Hamilton County, Ohio?
People in Hamilton County, Ohio can expect to live 76.1 years on average, 0.9 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Hamilton County, Ohio?
5.8% of residents in Hamilton County, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 0.6 points below the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Hamilton County, Ohio?
36.8% of adults in Hamilton County, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.7 points below the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hamilton County, 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, 43.7 million a month, or 531.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 16.0 million minutes a day and 5.8 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hamilton County is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.40 lifetimes a day, or 146 lifetimes a year.
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