Health Profile of Norwich, Connecticut
Norwich 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
Norwich Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Norwich | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.5% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.6% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Norwich is 77.6 years, about 2.5 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years. The uninsured rate is 8.5%, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.6% of residents, higher than the Connecticut average of 12.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,317 residents in Norwich are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 732 175 men · 557 women
- 75–84 1,556 599 men · 956 women
- 65–74 3,214 1,554 men · 1,660 women
- 50–64 6,815 3,460 men · 3,355 women
Younger residents
6,933 residents in Norwich are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,239 1,125 boys · 1,113 girls
- 7–12 2,024 1,014 boys · 1,010 girls
- 3–7 1,529 770 boys · 759 girls
- 0–3 1,141 590 boys · 552 girls
About 1,862 residents in Norwich (5.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Norwich | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.2% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Norwich are about the same as in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Norwich | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.2% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.5% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Norwich is about 26% higher than in Connecticut.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 52,773 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 580,506 minutes a day and 211.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Norwich is 77.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.19 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 | Norwich | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.93 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Norwich is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Norwich, 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 Norwich, Connecticut.
How healthy is Norwich, Connecticut?
Norwich, 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 Norwich, Connecticut?
People in Norwich, Connecticut can expect to live 77.6 years on average, 2.5 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1.
What is the uninsured rate in Norwich, Connecticut?
8.5% of residents in Norwich, Connecticut have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 3.2 points above the Connecticut rate of 5.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Norwich, Connecticut?
32.2% of adults in Norwich, Connecticut are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.2 points above the Connecticut rate of 30.1%.
Which health problem stands out most in Norwich, Connecticut?
Compared with Connecticut as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 19.2%, about 26% higher than the Connecticut rate of 15.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Norwich, Connecticut go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 52,773 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 580,506 minutes a day and 211.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Norwich is 77.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.19 lifetimes a year.
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