Health Profile of West Haven, Connecticut
West Haven 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
West Haven Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Haven | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.7% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.4% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Haven is 78.1 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years. The uninsured rate is 7.7%, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.4% of residents, higher than the Connecticut average of 12.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,726 residents in West Haven are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 671 185 men · 486 women
- 75–84 1,712 750 men · 962 women
- 65–74 3,523 1,634 men · 1,889 women
- 50–64 7,820 3,770 men · 4,050 women
Younger residents
7,933 residents in West Haven are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,461 1,339 boys · 1,122 girls
- 7–12 2,358 1,234 boys · 1,124 girls
- 3–7 1,777 864 boys · 913 girls
- 0–3 1,337 627 boys · 710 girls
About 1,732 residents in West Haven (4.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Haven | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.5% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in West Haven are about the same as in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Haven | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.6% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.0% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in West Haven is about 19% higher than in Connecticut. The rate of smoking in West Haven is about 16% higher than in Connecticut.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 60,760 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 668,363 minutes a day and 244.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Haven is 78.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.94 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 | West Haven | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.00 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Haven is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
West Haven, CT Health Compared With Nearby Cities
West Haven, CT is typical in size for this group, 42,344 residents against a local median of 47,596, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. West Haven, CT sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these cities turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is obesity, 7% above the local median at 34.5% against 32.3%. West Haven, CT has the 3rd lowest obesity of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven, CT | 42,344 | 78.1 yrs #4/4 | 7.7% #2/4 | 34.5% #3/4 |
| New Haven, CT | 103,945 | 78.2 yrs | 7.9% | 37.9% |
| Milford city (balance), CT | 47,596 | 80.1 yrs | 2.2% | 29.9% |
| East Haven, CT | 21,764 | 79.0 yrs | 8.2% | 32.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Haven, 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 West Haven, Connecticut.
What is the health grade for West Haven, Connecticut?
West Haven, 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.
How long do people live in West Haven, Connecticut?
People in West Haven, Connecticut can expect to live 78.1 years on average, 2.0 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1.
What percentage of West Haven, Connecticut residents are uninsured?
7.7% of residents in West Haven, Connecticut have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 2.5 points above the Connecticut rate of 5.3%.
What percentage of West Haven, Connecticut residents are obese?
34.5% of adults in West Haven, Connecticut are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.5 points above the Connecticut rate of 30.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Haven, Connecticut go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 60,760 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 668,363 minutes a day and 244.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Haven is 78.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.94 lifetimes a year.
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