Health Profile of New London, Connecticut
New London 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
New London Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | New London | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.1% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.2% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in New London is 75.5 years, about 4.6 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years. The uninsured rate is 10.1%, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.2% of residents, higher than the Connecticut average of 12.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,728 residents in New London are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 407 133 men · 274 women
- 75–84 921 353 men · 568 women
- 65–74 2,000 998 men · 1,002 women
- 50–64 4,400 2,042 men · 2,358 women
Younger residents
4,524 residents in New London are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,384 661 boys · 722 girls
- 7–12 1,336 594 boys · 741 girls
- 3–7 1,016 442 boys · 574 girls
- 0–3 788 361 boys · 427 girls
About 1,278 residents in New London (4.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | New London | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.8% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in New London is about 27% lower than in Connecticut. The rate of obesity in New London is about 19% higher than in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | New London | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.0% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.1% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in New London is about 31% higher than in Connecticut. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in New London is about 19% higher than in Connecticut.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 45,999 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 505,991 minutes a day and 184.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in New London is 75.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.65 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 | New London | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.91 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in New London is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, New London, 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 London, Connecticut.
Is New London, Connecticut a healthy place to live?
New London, 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 life expectancy in New London, Connecticut?
People in New London, Connecticut can expect to live 75.5 years on average, 4.6 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1.
What percentage of New London, Connecticut residents are uninsured?
10.1% of residents in New London, Connecticut have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 4.8 points above the Connecticut rate of 5.3%.
How common is obesity in New London, Connecticut?
35.8% of adults in New London, Connecticut are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.7 points above the Connecticut rate of 30.1%.
What health issue is more common in New London, Connecticut than elsewhere?
Compared with Connecticut as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 20.0%, about 31% higher than the Connecticut rate of 15.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in New London, Connecticut go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 45,999 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 505,991 minutes a day and 184.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in New London is 75.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.65 lifetimes a year.
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