Health Profile of Framingham, Massachusetts
Framingham 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
Framingham Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Framingham | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.6% | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.7% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Framingham is 81.1 years, about 0.6 years longer than the Massachusetts average of 80.5 years. The uninsured rate is 5.6%, higher than the Massachusetts average of 2.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.7% of residents, lower than the Massachusetts average of 11.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
24,004 residents in Framingham are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,722 541 men · 1,182 women
- 75–84 3,071 1,149 men · 1,922 women
- 65–74 6,071 2,998 men · 3,073 women
- 50–64 13,140 6,479 men · 6,662 women
Younger residents
14,681 residents in Framingham are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,038 2,220 boys · 1,818 girls
- 7–12 4,243 2,308 boys · 1,936 girls
- 3–7 3,622 1,771 boys · 1,851 girls
- 0–3 2,778 1,241 boys · 1,537 girls
About 2,718 residents in Framingham (3.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Framingham | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 8.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 22.9% | 25.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Framingham are about the same as in Massachusetts.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Framingham | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.8% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Framingham are about the same as in Massachusetts.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 69,148 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 760,628 minutes a day and 277.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Framingham is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.51 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 | Framingham | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.47 | 5.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Framingham is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Framingham, MA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Framingham, MA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham, MA | 72,408 | 81.1 yrs #1/2 | 5.6% #2/2 | 22.9% #1/2 |
| Marlborough, MA | 41,541 | 80.1 yrs | 4.3% | 23.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Framingham, 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 Framingham, Massachusetts.
Is Framingham, Massachusetts a healthy place to live?
Framingham, 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 life expectancy in Framingham, Massachusetts?
People in Framingham, Massachusetts can expect to live 81.1 years on average, 0.6 years longer than the Massachusetts average of 80.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Framingham, Massachusetts?
5.6% of residents in Framingham, Massachusetts have no health insurance, about 1 in 18 people, 3.0 points above the Massachusetts rate of 2.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Framingham, Massachusetts?
22.9% of adults in Framingham, Massachusetts are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 2.7 points below the Massachusetts rate of 25.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Framingham, Massachusetts go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 69,148 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 760,628 minutes a day and 277.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Framingham is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.51 lifetimes a year.
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