Health Profile of Norwalk, Connecticut
Norwalk 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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A
Norwalk Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Norwalk | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.6 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.7% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.1% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Norwalk is 82.6 years, about 2.5 years longer than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years. The uninsured rate is 10.7%, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.1% of residents, lower than the Connecticut average of 12.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
32,334 residents in Norwalk are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,934 602 men · 1,332 women
- 75–84 4,057 1,720 men · 2,338 women
- 65–74 7,594 3,348 men · 4,246 women
- 50–64 18,749 8,898 men · 9,851 women
Younger residents
16,294 residents in Norwalk are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,898 2,731 boys · 2,167 girls
- 7–12 4,496 2,411 boys · 2,085 girls
- 3–7 3,793 1,976 boys · 1,817 girls
- 0–3 3,108 1,620 boys · 1,488 girls
About 2,682 residents in Norwalk (3.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Norwalk | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.4% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Norwalk is about 19% lower than in Connecticut. The rate of heart disease in Norwalk is about 15% lower than in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Norwalk | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.6% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.3% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Norwalk is about 24% lower than in Connecticut.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 84,070 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 30.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 924,770 minutes a day and 337.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Norwalk is 82.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.77 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 | Norwalk | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.94 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Norwalk is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Norwalk, Connecticut has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Connecticut, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Norwalk, Connecticut.
How healthy is Norwalk, Connecticut?
Norwalk, Connecticut has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Norwalk, Connecticut?
People in Norwalk, Connecticut can expect to live 82.6 years on average, 2.5 years longer than the Connecticut average of 80.1.
What is the uninsured rate in Norwalk, Connecticut?
10.7% of residents in Norwalk, Connecticut have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 5.4 points above the Connecticut rate of 5.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Norwalk, Connecticut?
24.4% of adults in Norwalk, Connecticut are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 5.6 points below the Connecticut rate of 30.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Norwalk, Connecticut go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 84,070 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 30.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 924,770 minutes a day and 337.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Norwalk is 82.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.77 lifetimes a year.
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