Health Profile of Manchester, Connecticut
Manchester 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
Manchester Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Manchester | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.8% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.4% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Manchester is 78.9 years, about 1.2 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years. The uninsured rate is 3.8%, lower than the Connecticut average of 5.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.4% of residents, higher than the Connecticut average of 12.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,342 residents in Manchester are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 671 243 men · 428 women
- 75–84 997 384 men · 613 women
- 65–74 2,220 1,018 men · 1,202 women
- 50–64 5,454 2,664 men · 2,790 women
Younger residents
5,925 residents in Manchester are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,819 1,056 boys · 763 girls
- 7–12 1,669 890 boys · 779 girls
- 3–7 1,354 658 boys · 696 girls
- 0–3 1,082 517 boys · 565 girls
About 1,261 residents in Manchester (4.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Manchester | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.7% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Manchester are about the same as in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Manchester | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.7% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.7% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Manchester are about the same as in Connecticut.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,861 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 427,474 minutes a day and 156.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Manchester is 78.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.76 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 | Manchester | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.79 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Manchester is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Manchester, CT Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Manchester, CT compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, CT | 28,853 | 78.9 yrs #1/2 | 3.8% #1/2 | 31.7% #1/2 |
| East Hartford, CT | 47,154 | 77.8 yrs | 6.5% | 34.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Manchester, 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 Manchester, Connecticut.
What is the health grade for Manchester, Connecticut?
Manchester, 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 Manchester, Connecticut?
People in Manchester, Connecticut can expect to live 78.9 years on average, 1.2 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1.
What percentage of Manchester, Connecticut residents are uninsured?
3.8% of residents in Manchester, Connecticut have no health insurance, about 1 in 27 people, 1.5 points below the Connecticut rate of 5.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Manchester, Connecticut?
31.7% of adults in Manchester, Connecticut are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.6 points above the Connecticut rate of 30.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Manchester, Connecticut go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,861 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 427,474 minutes a day and 156.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Manchester is 78.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.76 lifetimes a year.
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