Health Profile of Lancaster, Ohio
Lancaster 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
Lancaster Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lancaster | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.1 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.7% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.4% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lancaster is 75.1 years, about 1.9 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 8.7%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.4% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,128 residents in Lancaster are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 739 215 men · 524 women
- 75–84 1,783 662 men · 1,120 women
- 65–74 2,974 1,302 men · 1,672 women
- 50–64 5,631 2,807 men · 2,824 women
Younger residents
6,619 residents in Lancaster are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,896 919 boys · 977 girls
- 7–12 1,918 951 boys · 967 girls
- 3–7 1,590 745 boys · 845 girls
- 0–3 1,216 529 boys · 687 girls
About 2,498 residents in Lancaster (7.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lancaster | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.6% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.1% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Lancaster are about the same as in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lancaster | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 26.2% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.6% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Lancaster are about the same as in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 65,371 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 23.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 719,085 minutes a day and 262.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lancaster is 75.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.65 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 | Lancaster | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.16 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lancaster is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, Ohio.
How healthy is Lancaster, Ohio?
Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, Ohio?
People in Lancaster, Ohio can expect to live 75.1 years on average, 1.9 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Lancaster, Ohio?
8.7% of residents in Lancaster, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 2.3 points above the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
How common is obesity in Lancaster, Ohio?
42.1% of adults in Lancaster, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 3.6 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lancaster, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 65,371 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 23.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 719,085 minutes a day and 262.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lancaster is 75.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.65 lifetimes a year.
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