Health Profile of Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton 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+
Northampton Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Northampton | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.4% | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.2% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Northampton is 80.2 years, about 0.3 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5 years. The uninsured rate is 1.4%, lower than the Massachusetts average of 2.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.2% of residents, lower than the Massachusetts average of 11.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,452 residents in Northampton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 654 185 men · 469 women
- 75–84 1,396 549 men · 847 women
- 65–74 3,256 1,481 men · 1,775 women
- 50–64 6,146 2,894 men · 3,252 women
Younger residents
4,743 residents in Northampton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,715 931 boys · 784 girls
- 7–12 1,485 778 boys · 707 girls
- 3–7 933 486 boys · 448 girls
- 0–3 609 311 boys · 298 girls
About 1,248 residents in Northampton (4.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Northampton | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.0% | 8.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 21.8% | 25.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Northampton is about 18% lower than in Massachusetts. The rate of heart disease in Northampton is about 18% lower than in Massachusetts.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Northampton | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.9% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Northampton is about 22% lower than in Massachusetts. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Northampton is about 22% lower than in Massachusetts.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 28,249 cigarettes a day, 847,457 a month, or 10.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 310,734 minutes a day and 113.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Northampton is 80.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.69 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 | Northampton | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.46 | 5.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Northampton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Northampton, MA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Northampton, MA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton, MA | 30,986 | 80.2 yrs #2/3 | 1.4% #1/3 | 21.8% #2/3 |
| Holyoke, MA | 37,770 | 77.9 yrs | 4.3% | 36.2% |
| Amherst Town, MA | 38,191 | 84.3 yrs | 2.2% | 19.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Northampton, Massachusetts has an overall health index grade of A+, making it somewhat better than Massachusetts, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Northampton, Massachusetts.
What is the health grade for Northampton, Massachusetts?
Northampton, 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the average lifespan in Northampton, Massachusetts?
People in Northampton, Massachusetts can expect to live 80.2 years on average, about the same as the Massachusetts average of 80.5.
What is the uninsured rate in Northampton, Massachusetts?
1.4% of residents in Northampton, Massachusetts have no health insurance, about 1 in 72 people, 1.2 points below the Massachusetts rate of 2.6%.
How common is obesity in Northampton, Massachusetts?
21.8% of adults in Northampton, Massachusetts are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 3.8 points below the Massachusetts rate of 25.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Northampton, Massachusetts go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 28,249 cigarettes a day, 847,457 a month, or 10.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 310,734 minutes a day and 113.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Northampton is 80.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.69 lifetimes a year.
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