Health Profile of Naugatuck, Connecticut
Naugatuck 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
Naugatuck Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Naugatuck | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.0% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.0% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Naugatuck is 80.2 years, about 0.1 years longer than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0%, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.0% of residents, lower than the Connecticut average of 12.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,051 residents in Naugatuck are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 645 207 men · 438 women
- 75–84 1,336 635 men · 701 women
- 65–74 2,541 1,146 men · 1,395 women
- 50–64 6,529 3,071 men · 3,458 women
Younger residents
6,068 residents in Naugatuck are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,980 1,128 boys · 852 girls
- 7–12 1,641 882 boys · 759 girls
- 3–7 1,374 707 boys · 667 girls
- 0–3 1,072 545 boys · 528 girls
About 1,214 residents in Naugatuck (3.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Naugatuck | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.4% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Naugatuck are about the same as in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Naugatuck | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.0% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.5% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Naugatuck are about the same as in Connecticut.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,387 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 477,260 minutes a day and 174.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Naugatuck is 80.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.13 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 | Naugatuck | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.17 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Naugatuck is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Naugatuck, CT Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Naugatuck, CT compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naugatuck, CT | 31,800 | 80.2 yrs #1/2 | 6.0% #1/2 | 32.4% #1/2 |
| Waterbury, CT | 110,409 | 76.8 yrs | 8.3% | 39.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Naugatuck, 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 Naugatuck, Connecticut.
What is the health grade for Naugatuck, Connecticut?
Naugatuck, 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 Naugatuck, Connecticut?
People in Naugatuck, Connecticut can expect to live 80.2 years on average, about the same as the Connecticut average of 80.1.
How many people lack health insurance in Naugatuck, Connecticut?
6.0% of residents in Naugatuck, Connecticut have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 0.7 points above the Connecticut rate of 5.3%.
What percentage of Naugatuck, Connecticut residents are obese?
32.4% of adults in Naugatuck, Connecticut are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.4 points above the Connecticut rate of 30.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Naugatuck, Connecticut go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,387 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 477,260 minutes a day and 174.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Naugatuck is 80.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.13 lifetimes a year.
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