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 London | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.3% | 5.1% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in New London is 75.5 years, about 4.6 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years.
The uninsured population in New London is 10.3%, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.1%.
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% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.2% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in New London is about 35% higher than in Connecticut. 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.
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.
What is the health grade for New London, Connecticut?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; New London, Connecticut.
What is the life expectancy in New London, Connecticut?
The life expectancy in New London, Connecticut is 75.5 years, lower than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years.
What percentage of New London, Connecticut residents are uninsured?
10.3% of New London, Connecticut residents are uninsured, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.1%.
What percentage of New London, Connecticut residents are obese?
35.8% of New London, Connecticut residents are classified as obese, higher than the Connecticut average of 30.1%.