Health Profile of Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Fitchburg 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
Fitchburg Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Fitchburg | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.0% | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.3% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Fitchburg is 78.3 years, about 2.2 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5 years. The uninsured rate is 2.0%, lower than the Massachusetts average of 2.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.3% of residents, higher than the Massachusetts average of 11.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,614 residents in Fitchburg are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 793 239 men · 554 women
- 75–84 1,665 657 men · 1,008 women
- 65–74 3,072 1,413 men · 1,659 women
- 50–64 8,084 3,917 men · 4,167 women
Younger residents
8,553 residents in Fitchburg are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,313 1,209 boys · 1,105 girls
- 7–12 2,499 1,295 boys · 1,203 girls
- 3–7 2,133 981 boys · 1,151 girls
- 0–3 1,608 661 boys · 947 girls
About 1,758 residents in Fitchburg (4.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Fitchburg | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 8.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.2% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.8% | 25.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Fitchburg is about 28% higher than in Massachusetts. The rate of diabetes in Fitchburg is about 16% higher than in Massachusetts.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Fitchburg | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.4% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Fitchburg is about 35% higher than in Massachusetts. The rate of smoking in Fitchburg is about 33% higher than in Massachusetts.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 61,342 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 674,760 minutes a day and 246.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fitchburg is 78.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.98 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 | Fitchburg | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.40 | 5.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Fitchburg is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Fitchburg, MA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Fitchburg, MA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg, MA | 41,780 | 78.3 yrs #2/2 | 2.0% #2/2 | 32.8% #2/2 |
| Leominster, MA | 43,909 | 79.9 yrs | 1.8% | 31.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Fitchburg, 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 Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
What is the health grade for Fitchburg, Massachusetts?
Fitchburg, 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 life expectancy in Fitchburg, Massachusetts?
People in Fitchburg, Massachusetts can expect to live 78.3 years on average, 2.2 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Fitchburg, Massachusetts?
2.0% of residents in Fitchburg, Massachusetts have no health insurance, about 1 in 51 people, 0.6 points below the Massachusetts rate of 2.6%.
How common is obesity in Fitchburg, Massachusetts?
32.8% of adults in Fitchburg, Massachusetts are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 7.2 points above the Massachusetts rate of 25.6%.
What is the biggest health concern in Fitchburg, Massachusetts?
Compared with Massachusetts as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 27.4%, about 35% higher than the Massachusetts rate of 20.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Fitchburg, Massachusetts go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 61,342 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 674,760 minutes a day and 246.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fitchburg is 78.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.98 lifetimes a year.
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