Health Profile of Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton 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+
Shelton Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Shelton | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.3% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.6% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Shelton is 80.8 years, about 0.7 years longer than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years. The uninsured rate is 4.3%, lower than the Connecticut average of 5.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.6% of residents, lower than the Connecticut average of 12.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,521 residents in Shelton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,130 340 men · 790 women
- 75–84 2,198 878 men · 1,320 women
- 65–74 3,340 1,592 men · 1,748 women
- 50–64 7,852 3,811 men · 4,041 women
Younger residents
6,058 residents in Shelton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,927 943 boys · 984 girls
- 7–12 1,700 803 boys · 897 girls
- 3–7 1,354 661 boys · 694 girls
- 0–3 1,077 549 boys · 527 girls
About 1,954 residents in Shelton (5.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Shelton | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.2% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.7% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 22.1% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Shelton is about 27% lower than in Connecticut. The rate of diabetes in Shelton is about 20% lower than in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Shelton | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.0% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.2% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Shelton is about 28% lower than in Connecticut. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Shelton is about 20% lower than in Connecticut.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,415 cigarettes a day, 912,450 a month, or 11.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 334,565 minutes a day and 122.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Shelton is 80.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.88 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 | Shelton | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.21 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Shelton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Shelton, Connecticut has an overall health index grade of A+, making it somewhat better than Connecticut, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Shelton, Connecticut.
Is Shelton, Connecticut a healthy place to live?
Shelton, 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the life expectancy in Shelton, Connecticut?
People in Shelton, Connecticut can expect to live 80.8 years on average, 0.7 years longer than the Connecticut average of 80.1.
How many people lack health insurance in Shelton, Connecticut?
4.3% of residents in Shelton, Connecticut have no health insurance, about 1 in 23 people, 1.0 points below the Connecticut rate of 5.3%.
What percentage of Shelton, Connecticut residents are obese?
22.1% of adults in Shelton, Connecticut are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 8.0 points below the Connecticut rate of 30.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Shelton, Connecticut go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,415 cigarettes a day, 912,450 a month, or 11.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 334,565 minutes a day and 122.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Shelton is 80.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.88 lifetimes a year.
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