Health Profile of Harvey, Louisiana
Harvey 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
Harvey Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Harvey | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.1 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 19.8% | 7.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.2% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Harvey is 73.1 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the Louisiana average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 19.8%, higher than the Louisiana average of 7.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.2% of residents, higher than the Louisiana average of 22.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,083 residents in Harvey are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 268 115 men · 153 women
- 75–84 812 320 men · 492 women
- 65–74 1,838 842 men · 996 women
- 50–64 4,164 1,967 men · 2,197 women
Younger residents
4,910 residents in Harvey are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,572 790 boys · 782 girls
- 7–12 1,401 692 boys · 709 girls
- 3–7 1,088 513 boys · 575 girls
- 0–3 850 381 boys · 469 girls
About 1,416 residents in Harvey (6.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Harvey | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.8% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.9% | 40.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Harvey are about the same as in Louisiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Harvey | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.8% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 37.3% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Harvey are about the same as in Louisiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 37,916 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 417,071 minutes a day and 152.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Harvey is 73.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.96 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 | Harvey | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.58 | 7.40 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Harvey is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Harvey, LA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Harvey, LA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey, LA | 21,190 | 73.1 yrs #2/3 | 19.8% #2/3 | 42.9% #3/3 |
| Terrytown, LA | 25,652 | 74.5 yrs | 19.9% | 40.7% |
| Marrero, LA | 27,394 | 72.3 yrs | 8.5% | 41.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Harvey, Louisiana has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Louisiana, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Harvey, Louisiana.
What is the health grade for Harvey, Louisiana?
Harvey, Louisiana 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.
How long do people live in Harvey, Louisiana?
People in Harvey, Louisiana can expect to live 73.1 years on average, 2.0 years shorter than the Louisiana average of 75.1.
What is the uninsured rate in Harvey, Louisiana?
19.8% of residents in Harvey, Louisiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 5 people, 11.9 points above the Louisiana rate of 7.8%.
What is the obesity rate in Harvey, Louisiana?
42.9% of adults in Harvey, Louisiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 2.6 points above the Louisiana rate of 40.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Harvey, Louisiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 37,916 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 417,071 minutes a day and 152.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Harvey is 73.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.96 lifetimes a year.
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