Health Profile of East Hartford, Connecticut
East Hartford 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
East Hartford Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | East Hartford | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.5% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.2% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in East Hartford is 77.8 years, about 2.3 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.5%, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.2% of residents, higher than the Connecticut average of 12.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,186 residents in East Hartford are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 839 314 men · 525 women
- 75–84 2,039 817 men · 1,222 women
- 65–74 3,718 1,614 men · 2,103 women
- 50–64 9,591 4,451 men · 5,140 women
Younger residents
9,863 residents in East Hartford are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,156 1,465 boys · 1,691 girls
- 7–12 2,547 1,255 boys · 1,292 girls
- 3–7 2,223 1,196 boys · 1,027 girls
- 0–3 1,937 1,058 boys · 879 girls
About 2,221 residents in East Hartford (4.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | East Hartford | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.7% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in East Hartford is about 32% higher than in Connecticut. The rate of obesity in East Hartford is about 15% higher than in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | East Hartford | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.5% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.8% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in East Hartford is about 33% higher than in Connecticut. The rate of smoking in East Hartford is about 21% higher than in Connecticut.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 68,014 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 748,151 minutes a day and 273.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in East Hartford is 77.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.68 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 | East Hartford | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.98 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in East Hartford is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
East Hartford, CT Health Compared With Nearby Cities
East Hartford, CT is the 2nd largest of the 4 cities compared here, 47,154 residents against a local median of 28,853. East Hartford, CT's uninsured, at 6.5%, runs 74% above the 3.8% typical of the cities around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 8.6% on uninsured, so East Hartford, CT sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. East Hartford, CT has the 3rd lowest uninsured of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hartford, CT | 47,154 | 77.8 yrs #3/4 | 6.5% #3/4 | 34.7% #3/4 |
| Hartford, CT | 116,992 | 76.9 yrs | 10.5% | 40.6% |
| Wethersfield, CT | 24,159 | 82.0 yrs | 2.0% | 28.3% |
| Manchester, CT | 28,853 | 78.9 yrs | 3.8% | 31.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, East Hartford, 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 East Hartford, Connecticut.
What is the health grade for East Hartford, Connecticut?
East Hartford, 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 East Hartford, Connecticut?
People in East Hartford, Connecticut can expect to live 77.8 years on average, 2.3 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1.
What percentage of East Hartford, Connecticut residents are uninsured?
6.5% of residents in East Hartford, Connecticut have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, 1.3 points above the Connecticut rate of 5.3%.
What is the obesity rate in East Hartford, Connecticut?
34.7% of adults in East Hartford, Connecticut are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.6 points above the Connecticut rate of 30.1%.
Which health problem stands out most in East Hartford, Connecticut?
Compared with Connecticut as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 26.8%, about 33% higher than the Connecticut rate of 20.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in East Hartford, Connecticut go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 68,014 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 748,151 minutes a day and 273.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in East Hartford is 77.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.68 lifetimes a year.
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