Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | East Haven | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.7% | 5.1% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in East Haven is 79.0 years, about 1.1 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years.
The uninsured population in East Haven is 7.7%, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.1%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | East Haven | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.3% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.5% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in East Haven is about 15% higher than in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | East Haven | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.1% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.9% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in East Haven are about the same as in Connecticut.
Air Quality
| Metric | East Haven | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.87 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in East Haven is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, East Haven, Connecticut has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Connecticut, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in East Haven, Connecticut.
What is the health grade for East Haven, Connecticut?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; East Haven, Connecticut.
What is the life expectancy in East Haven, Connecticut?
The life expectancy in East Haven, Connecticut is 79.0 years, lower than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years.
What percentage of East Haven, Connecticut residents are uninsured?
7.7% of East Haven, Connecticut residents are uninsured, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.1%.
What percentage of East Haven, Connecticut residents are obese?
32.3% of East Haven, Connecticut residents are classified as obese, higher than the Connecticut average of 30.1%.