Health Profile of Holyoke, Massachusetts
Holyoke 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
Holyoke Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Holyoke | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.3% | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.1% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Holyoke is 77.9 years, about 2.6 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5 years. The uninsured rate is 4.3%, higher than the Massachusetts average of 2.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 23.1% of residents, higher than the Massachusetts average of 11.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,928 residents in Holyoke are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,173 464 men · 709 women
- 75–84 1,828 815 men · 1,013 women
- 65–74 3,009 1,341 men · 1,668 women
- 50–64 6,918 3,161 men · 3,757 women
Younger residents
8,376 residents in Holyoke are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,583 1,465 boys · 1,118 girls
- 7–12 2,424 1,264 boys · 1,161 girls
- 3–7 1,898 949 boys · 949 girls
- 0–3 1,470 783 boys · 687 girls
About 2,359 residents in Holyoke (6.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Holyoke | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 8.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.2% | 25.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Holyoke is about 56% higher than in Massachusetts. The rate of obesity in Holyoke is about 41% higher than in Massachusetts. The rate of heart disease in Holyoke is about 26% higher than in Massachusetts.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Holyoke | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.3% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Holyoke is about 64% higher than in Massachusetts. The rate of smoking in Holyoke is about 41% higher than in Massachusetts.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,020 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 638,215 minutes a day and 232.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Holyoke is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.69 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 | Holyoke | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.61 | 5.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Holyoke is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Holyoke, MA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Holyoke, MA is the 2nd largest of the 4 cities compared here, 37,770 residents against a local median of 30,986. The measure that sets Holyoke, MA apart most is uninsured: 4.3%, 28% above the local median of 3.4%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
Obesity tells the same story from another angle: 36.2% against a local median of 29.1%, 24% above it. Every measure here with a clear better direction points the same way, and it is the wrong way: Holyoke, MA reads weaker than its neighbours on all of them. The cities themselves spread 3.1% on uninsured, so Holyoke, MA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Holyoke, MA has the 3rd lowest uninsured of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke, MA | 37,770 | 77.9 yrs #4/4 | 4.3% #3/4 | 36.2% #4/4 |
| Chicopee, MA | 55,293 | 78.2 yrs | 3.4% | 31.0% |
| West Springfield Town, MA | 28,772 | 79.1 yrs | 4.5% | 29.1% |
| Northampton, MA | 30,986 | 80.2 yrs | 1.4% | 21.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Holyoke, 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 Holyoke, Massachusetts.
What is the health grade for Holyoke, Massachusetts?
Holyoke, 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.
How long do people live in Holyoke, Massachusetts?
People in Holyoke, Massachusetts can expect to live 77.9 years on average, 2.6 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5.
What percentage of Holyoke, Massachusetts residents are uninsured?
4.3% of residents in Holyoke, Massachusetts have no health insurance, about 1 in 23 people, 1.7 points above the Massachusetts rate of 2.6%.
What percentage of Holyoke, Massachusetts residents are obese?
36.2% of adults in Holyoke, Massachusetts are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 10.5 points above the Massachusetts rate of 25.6%.
Which health problem stands out most in Holyoke, Massachusetts?
Compared with Massachusetts as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 33.3%, about 64% higher than the Massachusetts rate of 20.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Holyoke, Massachusetts go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,020 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 638,215 minutes a day and 232.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Holyoke is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.69 lifetimes a year.
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