Health Profile of Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden 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
Meriden Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Meriden | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.1% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.2% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Meriden is 78.0 years, about 2.1 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.1%, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.2% of residents, higher than the Connecticut average of 12.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
18,925 residents in Meriden are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,183 324 men · 859 women
- 75–84 2,308 962 men · 1,345 women
- 65–74 4,527 2,031 men · 2,495 women
- 50–64 10,908 5,226 men · 5,682 women
Younger residents
10,719 residents in Meriden are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,971 1,551 boys · 1,420 girls
- 7–12 3,167 1,665 boys · 1,502 girls
- 3–7 2,636 1,438 boys · 1,198 girls
- 0–3 1,945 1,125 boys · 821 girls
About 2,638 residents in Meriden (5.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Meriden | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.2% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Meriden is about 20% higher than in Connecticut. The rate of diabetes in Meriden is about 19% higher than in Connecticut. The rate of cancer in Meriden is about 17% lower than in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Meriden | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.7% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.5% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Meriden is about 31% higher than in Connecticut. The rate of smoking in Meriden is about 23% higher than in Connecticut.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 76,959 cigarettes a day, 2.3 million a month, or 28.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 846,551 minutes a day and 309.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Meriden is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.53 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 | Meriden | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.20 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Meriden is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Meriden, 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 Meriden, Connecticut.
How healthy is Meriden, Connecticut?
Meriden, 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 average lifespan in Meriden, Connecticut?
People in Meriden, Connecticut can expect to live 78.0 years on average, 2.1 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1.
What is the uninsured rate in Meriden, Connecticut?
6.1% of residents in Meriden, Connecticut have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 0.9 points above the Connecticut rate of 5.3%.
What percentage of Meriden, Connecticut residents are obese?
36.2% of adults in Meriden, Connecticut are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.1 points above the Connecticut rate of 30.1%.
Which health problem stands out most in Meriden, Connecticut?
Compared with Connecticut as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 26.5%, about 31% higher than the Connecticut rate of 20.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Meriden, Connecticut go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 76,959 cigarettes a day, 2.3 million a month, or 28.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 846,551 minutes a day and 309.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Meriden is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.53 lifetimes a year.
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