Health Profile of Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport 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
Bridgeport Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Bridgeport | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 15.0% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.7% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Bridgeport is 77.4 years, about 2.7 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years. The uninsured rate is 15.0%, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.7% of residents, higher than the Connecticut average of 12.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
41,207 residents in Bridgeport are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,385 759 men · 1,626 women
- 75–84 4,810 1,926 men · 2,885 women
- 65–74 9,379 4,236 men · 5,143 women
- 50–64 24,632 12,151 men · 12,481 women
Younger residents
30,032 residents in Bridgeport are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 9,420 4,799 boys · 4,621 girls
- 7–12 8,863 4,488 boys · 4,375 girls
- 3–7 6,739 3,489 boys · 3,251 girls
- 0–3 5,010 2,641 boys · 2,369 girls
About 5,799 residents in Bridgeport (4.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Bridgeport | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.5% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.4% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.3% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Bridgeport is about 33% lower than in Connecticut. The rate of diabetes in Bridgeport is about 22% higher than in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bridgeport | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.4% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.7% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Bridgeport is about 42% higher than in Connecticut.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 193,349 cigarettes a day, 5.8 million a month, or 70.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.1 million minutes a day and 776.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bridgeport is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 19 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 | Bridgeport | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.01 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bridgeport is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bridgeport, Connecticut has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Connecticut, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
What is the health grade for Bridgeport, Connecticut?
Bridgeport, Connecticut 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.
How long do people live in Bridgeport, Connecticut?
People in Bridgeport, Connecticut can expect to live 77.4 years on average, 2.7 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1.
What percentage of Bridgeport, Connecticut residents are uninsured?
15.0% of residents in Bridgeport, Connecticut have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 9.7 points above the Connecticut rate of 5.3%.
What percentage of Bridgeport, Connecticut residents are obese?
31.3% of adults in Bridgeport, Connecticut are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.2 points above the Connecticut rate of 30.1%.
What is the biggest health concern in Bridgeport, Connecticut?
Compared with Connecticut as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 28.7%, about 42% higher than the Connecticut rate of 20.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Bridgeport, Connecticut go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 193,349 cigarettes a day, 5.8 million a month, or 70.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.1 million minutes a day and 776.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bridgeport is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 19 lifetimes a year.
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