Health Profile of Haverhill, Massachusetts
Haverhill 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
Haverhill Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Haverhill | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.6% | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.8% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Haverhill is 79.5 years, about 1.0 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5 years. The uninsured rate is 3.6%, higher than the Massachusetts average of 2.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.8% of residents, higher than the Massachusetts average of 11.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
23,184 residents in Haverhill are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,341 415 men · 925 women
- 75–84 2,748 1,188 men · 1,560 women
- 65–74 5,127 2,341 men · 2,786 women
- 50–64 13,968 6,686 men · 7,282 women
Younger residents
14,361 residents in Haverhill are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,517 2,444 boys · 2,073 girls
- 7–12 4,214 2,381 boys · 1,833 girls
- 3–7 3,213 1,658 boys · 1,555 girls
- 0–3 2,417 1,060 boys · 1,357 girls
About 2,679 residents in Haverhill (4.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Haverhill | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 8.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.1% | 25.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Haverhill are about the same as in Massachusetts.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Haverhill | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.9% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Haverhill is about 18% higher than in Massachusetts.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 82,954 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 30.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 912,492 minutes a day and 333.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Haverhill is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.97 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 | Haverhill | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.34 | 5.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Haverhill is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Haverhill, MA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Haverhill, MA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill, MA | 67,679 | 79.5 yrs #2/3 | 3.6% #2/3 | 28.1% #2/3 |
| Lawrence, MA | 88,771 | 78.6 yrs | 5.5% | 34.2% |
| Methuen, MA | 53,422 | 80.3 yrs | 3.3% | 27.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Haverhill, 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 Haverhill, Massachusetts.
How healthy is Haverhill, Massachusetts?
Haverhill, 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 Haverhill, Massachusetts?
People in Haverhill, Massachusetts can expect to live 79.5 years on average, 1.0 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5.
What is the uninsured rate in Haverhill, Massachusetts?
3.6% of residents in Haverhill, Massachusetts have no health insurance, about 1 in 28 people, 1.0 points above the Massachusetts rate of 2.6%.
What percentage of Haverhill, Massachusetts residents are obese?
28.1% of adults in Haverhill, Massachusetts are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 2.5 points above the Massachusetts rate of 25.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Haverhill, Massachusetts go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 82,954 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 30.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 912,492 minutes a day and 333.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Haverhill is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.97 lifetimes a year.
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