Health Profile of Barnstable Town, Massachusetts
Barnstable Town 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
Barnstable Town Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Barnstable Town | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.0% | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.7% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Barnstable Town is 80.0 years, about 0.5 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5 years. The uninsured rate is 4.0%, higher than the Massachusetts average of 2.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.7% of residents, lower than the Massachusetts average of 11.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
23,168 residents in Barnstable Town are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,483 711 men · 771 women
- 75–84 3,625 1,670 men · 1,955 women
- 65–74 6,482 2,999 men · 3,482 women
- 50–64 11,579 5,316 men · 6,263 women
Younger residents
8,243 residents in Barnstable Town are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,712 1,298 boys · 1,414 girls
- 7–12 2,452 1,200 boys · 1,251 girls
- 3–7 1,776 925 boys · 851 girls
- 0–3 1,302 679 boys · 623 girls
About 2,924 residents in Barnstable Town (5.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Barnstable Town | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 8.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.4% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.8% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.1% | 25.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Barnstable Town is about 21% higher than in Massachusetts. The rate of heart disease in Barnstable Town is about 17% higher than in Massachusetts.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Barnstable Town | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.3% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.8% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Barnstable Town are about the same as in Massachusetts.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,513 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 643,645 minutes a day and 234.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Barnstable Town is 80.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.59 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 | Barnstable Town | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.88 | 5.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Barnstable Town is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Barnstable Town, Massachusetts has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Massachusetts, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts.
What is the health grade for Barnstable Town, Massachusetts?
Barnstable Town, Massachusetts 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 Barnstable Town, Massachusetts?
People in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts can expect to live 80.0 years on average, 0.5 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts?
4.0% of residents in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts have no health insurance, about 1 in 25 people, 1.4 points above the Massachusetts rate of 2.6%.
What percentage of Barnstable Town, Massachusetts residents are obese?
26.1% of adults in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, about the same as the Massachusetts rate of 25.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,513 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 643,645 minutes a day and 234.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Barnstable Town is 80.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.59 lifetimes a year.
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