Health Profile of Fall River, Massachusetts
Fall River 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
Fall River Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Fall River | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.7% | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.0% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Fall River is 76.5 years, about 4.0 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7%, higher than the Massachusetts average of 2.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.0% of residents, higher than the Massachusetts average of 11.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
33,387 residents in Fall River are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,160 654 men · 1,505 women
- 75–84 4,697 1,840 men · 2,857 women
- 65–74 8,271 3,749 men · 4,522 women
- 50–64 18,260 8,742 men · 9,518 women
Younger residents
18,210 residents in Fall River are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,717 2,994 boys · 2,724 girls
- 7–12 5,248 2,756 boys · 2,492 girls
- 3–7 4,082 2,070 boys · 2,013 girls
- 0–3 3,162 1,568 boys · 1,594 girls
About 6,067 residents in Fall River (6.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Fall River | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 8.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.4% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.3% | 25.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Fall River is about 27% higher than in Massachusetts. The rate of diabetes in Fall River is about 21% higher than in Massachusetts.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Fall River | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.8% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Fall River is about 56% higher than in Massachusetts. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Fall River is about 42% higher than in Massachusetts.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 162,964 cigarettes a day, 4.9 million a month, or 59.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.8 million minutes a day and 654.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fall River is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 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 | Fall River | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.36 | 5.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Fall River is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Fall River, Massachusetts has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Massachusetts, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Fall River, Massachusetts.
How healthy is Fall River, Massachusetts?
Fall River, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Fall River, Massachusetts?
People in Fall River, Massachusetts can expect to live 76.5 years on average, 4.0 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5.
What percentage of Fall River, Massachusetts residents are uninsured?
5.7% of residents in Fall River, Massachusetts have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 3.2 points above the Massachusetts rate of 2.6%.
How common is obesity in Fall River, Massachusetts?
29.3% of adults in Fall River, Massachusetts are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.7 points above the Massachusetts rate of 25.6%.
What health issue is more common in Fall River, Massachusetts than elsewhere?
Compared with Massachusetts as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 21.6%, about 56% higher than the Massachusetts rate of 13.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Fall River, Massachusetts go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 162,964 cigarettes a day, 4.9 million a month, or 59.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.8 million minutes a day and 654.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fall River is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 lifetimes a year.
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