Health in the Community
Indianapolis Health Statistics
Indianapolis life expectancy: 75yrs old
Indianapolis adult obesity: 34%
Up to 30% of Indianapolis residents required food assistance in 2023
- 242,000 People in Marion County need food assistance
Indiana Health Statistics
Indiana is 35th in the nation in overall health, according to the 2022 America’s Health Rankings report and ranks 42nd when it comes to mental health, according to the State of Mental Health in America 2023. Approximately one baby dies in Indiana every 16 hours—amounting to over 530 infant deaths a year—making the state’s infant mortality rate one of the worst in the country. Indiana also consistently has one of the 10 worst death rates from cancer in the United States.
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35th Indiana's ranking for overall health
45th Indiana's ranking in public health funding
43rd Indiana's ranking in mental health providers
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How KC & Co. is supporting Indiana's health tradjectory
KC & Co. supports the many organizations and leaders working to end hunger and homelessness in the city and state.
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KC & Co.'s goal is to come alongside them with education and resources to support nutrition and health for those who need it most. Whether in schools, housing nonprofits, or homes - KC & Co. is working to ensure Hoosiers know how to live their happiest, healthiest life and have the tools to do so.