Health Profile of Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury 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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C
Waterbury Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Waterbury | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.3% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.2% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Waterbury is 76.8 years, about 3.3 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years. The uninsured rate is 8.3%, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.2% of residents, higher than the Connecticut average of 12.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
35,973 residents in Waterbury are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,212 669 men · 1,544 women
- 75–84 4,728 1,875 men · 2,854 women
- 65–74 8,317 3,753 men · 4,564 women
- 50–64 20,715 9,768 men · 10,947 women
Younger residents
24,565 residents in Waterbury are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,209 3,562 boys · 3,647 girls
- 7–12 7,216 3,806 boys · 3,410 girls
- 3–7 5,775 3,045 boys · 2,729 girls
- 0–3 4,366 2,272 boys · 2,094 girls
About 5,988 residents in Waterbury (5.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Waterbury | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.9% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.8% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Waterbury is about 48% higher than in Connecticut. The rate of obesity in Waterbury is about 32% higher than in Connecticut. The rate of heart disease in Waterbury is about 19% higher than in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Waterbury | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.4% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.7% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Waterbury is about 57% higher than in Connecticut. The rate of smoking in Waterbury is about 47% higher than in Connecticut.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 190,269 cigarettes a day, 5.7 million a month, or 69.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.1 million minutes a day and 763.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Waterbury is 76.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 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 | Waterbury | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.09 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Waterbury is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Waterbury, CT Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Waterbury, CT compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury, CT | 110,409 | 76.8 yrs #2/2 | 8.3% #2/2 | 39.8% #2/2 |
| Naugatuck, CT | 31,800 | 80.2 yrs | 6.0% | 32.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Waterbury, Connecticut has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Connecticut, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Waterbury, Connecticut.
How healthy is Waterbury, Connecticut?
Waterbury, Connecticut has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Waterbury, Connecticut?
People in Waterbury, Connecticut can expect to live 76.8 years on average, 3.3 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1.
What percentage of Waterbury, Connecticut residents are uninsured?
8.3% of residents in Waterbury, Connecticut have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 3.0 points above the Connecticut rate of 5.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Waterbury, Connecticut?
39.8% of adults in Waterbury, Connecticut are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 9.8 points above the Connecticut rate of 30.1%.
Which health problem stands out most in Waterbury, Connecticut?
Compared with Connecticut as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 31.7%, about 57% higher than the Connecticut rate of 20.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Waterbury, Connecticut go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 190,269 cigarettes a day, 5.7 million a month, or 69.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.1 million minutes a day and 763.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Waterbury is 76.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 19 lifetimes a year.
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