Health Profile of Attleboro, Massachusetts
Attleboro 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
Attleboro Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Attleboro | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.1% | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.9% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Attleboro is 78.0 years, about 2.5 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5 years. The uninsured rate is 3.1%, higher than the Massachusetts average of 2.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.9% of residents, higher than the Massachusetts average of 11.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,310 residents in Attleboro are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 915 301 men · 614 women
- 75–84 1,894 823 men · 1,072 women
- 65–74 3,982 1,918 men · 2,064 women
- 50–64 9,519 4,611 men · 4,908 women
Younger residents
10,074 residents in Attleboro are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,899 1,602 boys · 1,298 girls
- 7–12 2,727 1,337 boys · 1,390 girls
- 3–7 2,421 1,163 boys · 1,258 girls
- 0–3 2,027 964 boys · 1,063 girls
About 2,150 residents in Attleboro (4.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Attleboro | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 8.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.4% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.7% | 25.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Attleboro are about the same as in Massachusetts.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Attleboro | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.1% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.2% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Attleboro is about 16% higher than in Massachusetts.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,886 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 647,741 minutes a day and 236.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Attleboro is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.77 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 | Attleboro | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.32 | 5.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Attleboro is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Attleboro, MA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Attleboro, MA is the 2nd largest of the 4 cities compared here, 46,761 residents against a local median of 30,984. Where Attleboro, MA breaks from the cities next to it is uninsured, sitting 34% below the local median of 4.7% at 3.1%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
Obesity tells the same story from another angle: 26.7% against a local median of 33.6%, 21% below it. Every measure here with a clear better direction points the same way, so Attleboro, MA is not trading one advantage for another, it reads stronger than its neighbours across the board. The cities themselves spread 15.0% on uninsured, so Attleboro, MA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Attleboro, MA has the 2nd lowest uninsured of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attleboro, MA | 46,761 | 78.0 yrs #2/4 | 3.1% #2/4 | 26.7% #2/4 |
| North Attleborough Town, MA | 30,984 | 78.7 yrs | 2.1% | 25.9% |
| Pawtucket, RI | 75,796 | 77.2 yrs | 4.7% | 33.6% |
| Central Falls, RI | 22,570 | 76.1 yrs | 17.1% | 40.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Attleboro, Massachusetts has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Massachusetts, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
What is the health grade for Attleboro, Massachusetts?
Attleboro, Massachusetts 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 Attleboro, Massachusetts?
People in Attleboro, Massachusetts can expect to live 78.0 years on average, 2.5 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Attleboro, Massachusetts?
3.1% of residents in Attleboro, Massachusetts have no health insurance, about 1 in 32 people, 0.5 points above the Massachusetts rate of 2.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Attleboro, Massachusetts?
26.7% of adults in Attleboro, Massachusetts are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 1.0 points above the Massachusetts rate of 25.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Attleboro, Massachusetts go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,886 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 647,741 minutes a day and 236.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Attleboro is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.77 lifetimes a year.
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