Health Profile of Lima, Ohio
Lima 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
Lima Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lima | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.8 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.7% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.4% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lima is 73.8 years, about 3.2 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 23.4% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,220 residents in Lima are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 660 216 men · 445 women
- 75–84 1,250 498 men · 752 women
- 65–74 2,729 1,215 men · 1,514 women
- 50–64 5,581 2,774 men · 2,806 women
Younger residents
7,881 residents in Lima are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,375 1,236 boys · 1,139 girls
- 7–12 2,360 1,223 boys · 1,137 girls
- 3–7 1,803 942 boys · 860 girls
- 0–3 1,344 688 boys · 655 girls
About 2,195 residents in Lima (6.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lima | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.9% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.4% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 44.9% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Lima is about 24% higher than in Ohio. The rate of obesity in Lima is about 17% higher than in Ohio. The rate of cancer in Lima is about 15% lower than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lima | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 28.9% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 35.6% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lima is about 24% higher than in Ohio. The rate of smoking in Lima is about 19% higher than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 71,209 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 26.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 783,295 minutes a day and 285.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lima is 73.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.37 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 | Lima | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.05 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lima is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lima, 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 Lima, Ohio.
How healthy is Lima, Ohio?
Lima, 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.
How long do people live in Lima, Ohio?
People in Lima, Ohio can expect to live 73.8 years on average, 3.2 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What percentage of Lima, Ohio residents are uninsured?
6.7% of residents in Lima, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, about the same as the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Lima, Ohio?
44.9% of adults in Lima, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 6.5 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
What health issue is more common in Lima, Ohio than elsewhere?
Compared with Ohio as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 14.9%, about 24% higher than the Ohio rate of 12.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lima, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 71,209 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 26.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 783,295 minutes a day and 285.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lima is 73.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.37 lifetimes a year.
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