Health Profile of Bristol, Connecticut
Bristol 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
Bristol Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Bristol | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.6% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.3% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Bristol is 78.8 years, about 1.3 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years. The uninsured rate is 4.6%, lower than the Connecticut average of 5.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.3% of residents, higher than the Connecticut average of 12.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
20,662 residents in Bristol are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,509 470 men · 1,039 women
- 75–84 2,745 1,156 men · 1,589 women
- 65–74 5,076 2,314 men · 2,762 women
- 50–64 11,332 5,570 men · 5,762 women
Younger residents
11,467 residents in Bristol are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,867 2,060 boys · 1,807 girls
- 7–12 3,492 1,740 boys · 1,752 girls
- 3–7 2,421 1,161 boys · 1,260 girls
- 0–3 1,687 831 boys · 855 girls
About 3,092 residents in Bristol (5.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Bristol | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.5% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Bristol are about the same as in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bristol | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.0% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.5% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Bristol is about 18% higher than in Connecticut.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 83,828 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 30.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 922,106 minutes a day and 336.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bristol is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.13 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 | Bristol | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.93 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bristol is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Bristol, CT Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Bristol, CT compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol, CT | 58,389 | 78.8 yrs #1/2 | 4.6% #1/2 | 31.5% #1/2 |
| New Britain, CT | 55,019 | 76.4 yrs | 6.1% | 35.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bristol, 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 Bristol, Connecticut.
Is Bristol, Connecticut a healthy place to live?
Bristol, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Bristol, Connecticut?
People in Bristol, Connecticut can expect to live 78.8 years on average, 1.3 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1.
What percentage of Bristol, Connecticut residents are uninsured?
4.6% of residents in Bristol, Connecticut have no health insurance, about 1 in 22 people, 0.7 points below the Connecticut rate of 5.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Bristol, Connecticut?
31.5% of adults in Bristol, Connecticut are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.4 points above the Connecticut rate of 30.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Bristol, Connecticut go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 83,828 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 30.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 922,106 minutes a day and 336.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bristol is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.13 lifetimes a year.
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