Health Profile of Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region 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
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.5% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.2% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is 79.6 years, about 0.5 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years. The uninsured rate is 8.5%, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.2% of residents, higher than the Connecticut average of 12.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
110,367 residents in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 7,038 2,295 men · 4,743 women
- 75–84 14,485 6,398 men · 8,087 women
- 65–74 26,313 12,055 men · 14,258 women
- 50–64 62,531 30,290 men · 32,241 women
Younger residents
64,892 residents in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 21,266 10,633 boys · 10,633 girls
- 7–12 19,327 9,714 boys · 9,613 girls
- 3–7 14,137 7,288 boys · 6,849 girls
- 0–3 10,162 5,292 boys · 4,869 girls
About 13,770 residents in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (4.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.4% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.4% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region are about the same as in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.6% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.8% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region are about the same as in Connecticut.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 327,385 cigarettes a day, 9.8 million a month, or 119.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.6 million minutes a day and 1.3 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is 79.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.09 lifetimes a day, or 31 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 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 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 Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT is the smallest of the 6 counties compared here, 308,890 residents against a local median of 563,812. The measure that sets Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT apart most is uninsured: 8.5%, 71% above the local median of 5.0%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 2.1% on uninsured, so Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT has the 6th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT | 308,890 | 79.6 yrs #5/6 | 8.5% #6/6 | 26.4% #3/6 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 563,812 | 82.7 yrs | 6.5% | 22.7% |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT | 439,566 | 79.0 yrs | 5.0% | 32.8% |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 516,000 | 79.6 yrs | 5.0% | 33.2% |
| Westchester County, NY | 998,212 | 82.4 yrs | 5.1% | 21.6% |
| Suffolk County, NY | 1,451,500 | 80.7 yrs | 4.3% | 27.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, 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 Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the health grade for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut?
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, 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.
Is Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut one of the healthiest counties in Connecticut?
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region ranks 6th healthiest out of 9 counties in Connecticut by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the life expectancy in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut?
People in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut can expect to live 79.6 years on average, 0.5 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1.
How many people lack health insurance in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut?
8.5% of residents in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 3.3 points above the Connecticut rate of 5.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut?
26.4% of adults in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 3.7 points below the Connecticut rate of 30.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 327,385 cigarettes a day, 9.8 million a month, or 119.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.6 million minutes a day and 1.3 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is 79.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.09 lifetimes a day, or 31 lifetimes a year.
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