Health Profile of Lorain, Ohio
Lorain 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
Lorain Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lorain | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.8 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.1% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.1% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lorain is 74.8 years, about 2.2 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 8.1%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.1% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
20,916 residents in Lorain are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,223 426 men · 797 women
- 75–84 2,849 1,186 men · 1,663 women
- 65–74 5,291 2,432 men · 2,858 women
- 50–64 11,553 5,521 men · 6,031 women
Younger residents
14,528 residents in Lorain are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,224 2,236 boys · 1,987 girls
- 7–12 4,115 2,114 boys · 2,001 girls
- 3–7 3,465 1,720 boys · 1,745 girls
- 0–3 2,725 1,373 boys · 1,352 girls
About 4,148 residents in Lorain (6.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lorain | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.0% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.8% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 44.0% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Lorain is about 33% higher than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lorain | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 27.4% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 35.2% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lorain is about 22% higher than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 124,762 cigarettes a day, 3.7 million a month, or 45.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 500.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lorain is 74.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 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 | Lorain | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.63 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lorain is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Lorain, OH Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Lorain, OH compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain, OH | 59,888 | 74.8 yrs #2/2 | 8.1% #2/2 | 44.0% #2/2 |
| Elyria, OH | 46,162 | 75.4 yrs | 6.8% | 41.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lorain, 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 Lorain, Ohio.
How healthy is Lorain, Ohio?
Lorain, 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 Lorain, Ohio?
People in Lorain, Ohio can expect to live 74.8 years on average, 2.2 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Lorain, Ohio?
8.1% of residents in Lorain, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 1.7 points above the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Lorain, Ohio?
44.0% of adults in Lorain, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 5.6 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
Which health problem stands out most in Lorain, Ohio?
Compared with Ohio as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 16.0%, about 33% higher than the Ohio rate of 12.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lorain, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 124,762 cigarettes a day, 3.7 million a month, or 45.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 500.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lorain is 74.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 13 lifetimes a year.
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