Health Profile of Newark, Delaware
Newark 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
Newark Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Newark | Delaware Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.6 | 77.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.0% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.7% | 14.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Newark is 81.6 years, about 3.9 years longer than the Delaware average of 77.7 years. The uninsured rate is 4.0%, lower than the Delaware average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.7% of residents, lower than the Delaware average of 14.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,405 residents in Newark are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 399 143 men · 257 women
- 75–84 1,026 485 men · 541 women
- 65–74 1,794 802 men · 992 women
- 50–64 3,186 1,482 men · 1,703 women
Younger residents
3,104 residents in Newark are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,060 559 boys · 500 girls
- 7–12 901 413 boys · 488 girls
- 3–7 665 303 boys · 362 girls
- 0–3 478 232 boys · 246 girls
About 687 residents in Newark (2.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Newark | Delaware Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.9% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.3% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.3% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.4% | 36.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Newark is about 40% lower than in Delaware. The rate of cancer in Newark is about 38% lower than in Delaware. The rate of heart disease in Newark is about 38% lower than in Delaware.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Newark | Delaware Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.5% | 17.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 14.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.1% | 26.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Newark is about 31% higher than in Delaware. The rate of smoking in Newark is about 22% lower than in Delaware. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Newark is about 20% lower than in Delaware.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,892 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 383,808 minutes a day and 140.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Newark is 81.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.27 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 | Newark | Delaware Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.73 | 6.57 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Newark is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Newark, Delaware has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Delaware, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Newark, Delaware.
How healthy is Newark, Delaware?
Newark, Delaware 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Newark, Delaware?
People in Newark, Delaware can expect to live 81.6 years on average, 3.9 years longer than the Delaware average of 77.7.
What percentage of Newark, Delaware residents are uninsured?
4.0% of residents in Newark, Delaware have no health insurance, about 1 in 25 people, 2.3 points below the Delaware rate of 6.3%.
What percentage of Newark, Delaware residents are obese?
28.4% of adults in Newark, Delaware are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 8.2 points below the Delaware rate of 36.6%.
Which health problem stands out most in Newark, Delaware?
Compared with Delaware as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 19.3%, about 31% higher than the Delaware rate of 14.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Newark, Delaware go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,892 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 383,808 minutes a day and 140.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Newark is 81.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.27 lifetimes a year.
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