Health Profile of Torrington, Connecticut
Torrington 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
Torrington Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Torrington | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.3 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.4% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.9% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Torrington is 77.3 years, about 2.8 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.4%, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.9% of residents, higher than the Connecticut average of 12.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,546 residents in Torrington are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,120 401 men · 719 women
- 75–84 1,924 763 men · 1,161 women
- 65–74 3,474 1,643 men · 1,831 women
- 50–64 8,028 3,784 men · 4,244 women
Younger residents
6,356 residents in Torrington are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,954 958 boys · 996 girls
- 7–12 1,889 1,078 boys · 810 girls
- 3–7 1,450 833 boys · 617 girls
- 0–3 1,063 542 boys · 521 girls
About 2,547 residents in Torrington (7.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Torrington | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.8% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.6% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Torrington is about 17% higher than in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Torrington | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.2% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.0% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Torrington is about 26% higher than in Connecticut.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 56,067 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 616,738 minutes a day and 225.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Torrington is 77.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.54 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 | Torrington | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.08 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Torrington is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Torrington, 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 Torrington, Connecticut.
What is the health grade for Torrington, Connecticut?
Torrington, 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 Torrington, Connecticut?
People in Torrington, Connecticut can expect to live 77.3 years on average, 2.8 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1.
What is the uninsured rate in Torrington, Connecticut?
6.4% of residents in Torrington, Connecticut have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 1.1 points above the Connecticut rate of 5.3%.
How common is obesity in Torrington, Connecticut?
31.6% of adults in Torrington, Connecticut are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.6 points above the Connecticut rate of 30.1%.
What is the biggest health concern in Torrington, 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 Torrington, Connecticut go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 56,067 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 616,738 minutes a day and 225.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Torrington is 77.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.54 lifetimes a year.
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