Health Profile of Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Pittsfield 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
Pittsfield Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Pittsfield | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.3 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.1% | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.6% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Pittsfield is 77.3 years, about 3.1 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5 years. The uninsured rate is 2.1%, lower than the Massachusetts average of 2.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.6% of residents, higher than the Massachusetts average of 11.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
17,982 residents in Pittsfield are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,117 341 men · 776 women
- 75–84 2,784 1,172 men · 1,612 women
- 65–74 4,672 2,253 men · 2,419 women
- 50–64 9,409 4,466 men · 4,943 women
Younger residents
7,553 residents in Pittsfield are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,261 1,178 boys · 1,083 girls
- 7–12 2,189 1,135 boys · 1,054 girls
- 3–7 1,777 948 boys · 829 girls
- 0–3 1,326 715 boys · 611 girls
About 3,139 residents in Pittsfield (7.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Pittsfield | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 8.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.7% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.1% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 25.9% | 25.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Pittsfield is about 23% higher than in Massachusetts. The rate of diabetes in Pittsfield is about 16% higher than in Massachusetts.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Pittsfield | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.3% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Pittsfield is about 21% higher than in Massachusetts.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 60,353 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 663,879 minutes a day and 242.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pittsfield is 77.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.96 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 | Pittsfield | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.08 | 5.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Pittsfield is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pittsfield, 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 Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Is Pittsfield, Massachusetts a healthy place to live?
Pittsfield, 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 Pittsfield, Massachusetts?
People in Pittsfield, Massachusetts can expect to live 77.3 years on average, 3.1 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5.
What is the uninsured rate in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?
2.1% of residents in Pittsfield, Massachusetts have no health insurance, about 1 in 48 people, 0.5 points below the Massachusetts rate of 2.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?
25.9% of adults in Pittsfield, Massachusetts are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, about the same as the Massachusetts rate of 25.6%.
Which health problem stands out most in Pittsfield, Massachusetts?
Compared with Massachusetts as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 16.8%, about 21% higher than the Massachusetts rate of 13.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Pittsfield, Massachusetts go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 60,353 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 663,879 minutes a day and 242.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pittsfield is 77.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.96 lifetimes a year.
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