Health Profile of Taunton, Massachusetts
Taunton 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
Taunton Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Taunton | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.7% | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.0% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Taunton is 78.4 years, about 2.1 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5 years. The uninsured rate is 3.7%, higher than the Massachusetts average of 2.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.0% of residents, higher than the Massachusetts average of 11.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
21,706 residents in Taunton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,215 403 men · 811 women
- 75–84 2,737 1,028 men · 1,709 women
- 65–74 4,852 2,383 men · 2,469 women
- 50–64 12,903 6,006 men · 6,897 women
Younger residents
12,539 residents in Taunton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,066 2,024 boys · 2,042 girls
- 7–12 3,615 1,870 boys · 1,746 girls
- 3–7 2,712 1,438 boys · 1,274 girls
- 0–3 2,147 1,138 boys · 1,009 girls
About 2,843 residents in Taunton (4.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Taunton | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 8.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.8% | 25.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Taunton are about the same as in Massachusetts.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Taunton | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.3% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.4% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Taunton is about 39% higher than in Massachusetts. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Taunton is about 25% higher than in Massachusetts.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 91,467 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 33.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 367.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Taunton is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.91 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 | Taunton | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.92 | 5.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Taunton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Taunton, MA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Taunton, MA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton, MA | 60,438 | 78.4 yrs #2/2 | 3.7% #2/2 | 28.8% #2/2 |
| Bridgewater Town, MA | 28,458 | 81.6 yrs | 2.6% | 24.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Taunton, 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 Taunton, Massachusetts.
How healthy is Taunton, Massachusetts?
Taunton, 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 Taunton, Massachusetts?
People in Taunton, Massachusetts can expect to live 78.4 years on average, 2.1 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5.
What is the uninsured rate in Taunton, Massachusetts?
3.7% of residents in Taunton, Massachusetts have no health insurance, about 1 in 27 people, 1.1 points above the Massachusetts rate of 2.6%.
How common is obesity in Taunton, Massachusetts?
28.8% of adults in Taunton, Massachusetts are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.1 points above the Massachusetts rate of 25.6%.
What is the biggest health concern in Taunton, Massachusetts?
Compared with Massachusetts as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 19.3%, about 39% higher than the Massachusetts rate of 13.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Taunton, Massachusetts go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 91,467 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 33.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 367.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Taunton is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.91 lifetimes a year.
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