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 | New Haven | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.1% | 5.1% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in New Haven is 78.2 years, about 1.9 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years.
The uninsured population in New Haven is 8.1%, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.1%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | New Haven | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.5% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.9% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.0% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in New Haven is about 42% higher than in Connecticut. The rate of cancer in New Haven is about 34% lower than in Connecticut. The rate of diabetes in New Haven is about 28% higher than in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | New Haven | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.5% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.8% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in New Haven is about 38% higher than in Connecticut. The rate of smoking in New Haven is about 22% higher than in Connecticut.
Air Quality
| Metric | New Haven | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.04 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in New Haven is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, New Haven, 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 New Haven, Connecticut.
What is the health grade for New Haven, Connecticut?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; New Haven, Connecticut.
What is the life expectancy in New Haven, Connecticut?
The life expectancy in New Haven, Connecticut is 78.2 years, lower than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years.
What percentage of New Haven, Connecticut residents are uninsured?
8.1% of New Haven, Connecticut residents are uninsured, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.1%.
What percentage of New Haven, Connecticut residents are obese?
37.9% of New Haven, Connecticut residents are classified as obese, higher than the Connecticut average of 30.1%.