Health Profile of Westbrook, Maine
Westbrook 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
Westbrook Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Westbrook | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 78.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.0% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.0% | 13.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Westbrook is 78.9 years, about 0.7 years longer than the Maine average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 4.0%, lower than the Maine average of 6.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.0% of residents, lower than the Maine average of 13.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,502 residents in Westbrook are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 495 202 men · 294 women
- 75–84 1,109 461 men · 648 women
- 65–74 1,930 795 men · 1,135 women
- 50–64 3,969 2,048 men · 1,921 women
Younger residents
3,742 residents in Westbrook are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,134 536 boys · 599 girls
- 7–12 979 511 boys · 468 girls
- 3–7 875 444 boys · 431 girls
- 0–3 754 379 boys · 376 girls
About 1,107 residents in Westbrook (5.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Westbrook | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 10.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.2% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.3% | 32.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Westbrook is about 18% lower than in Maine.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Westbrook | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.4% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 15.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.0% | 22.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Westbrook is about 18% lower than in Maine.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 26,072 cigarettes a day, 782,166 a month, or 9.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 286,794 minutes a day and 104.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Westbrook is 78.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.52 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 | Westbrook | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.08 | 4.43 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Westbrook is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Westbrook, ME Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Westbrook, ME compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook, ME | 20,775 | 78.9 yrs #1/2 | 4.0% #1/2 | 28.3% #2/2 |
| South Portland, ME | 26,562 | 78.7 yrs | 6.3% | 25.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Westbrook, Maine has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Maine, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Westbrook, Maine.
How healthy is Westbrook, Maine?
Westbrook, Maine 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 Westbrook, Maine?
People in Westbrook, Maine can expect to live 78.9 years on average, 0.7 years longer than the Maine average of 78.2.
What is the uninsured rate in Westbrook, Maine?
4.0% of residents in Westbrook, Maine have no health insurance, about 1 in 25 people, 2.2 points below the Maine rate of 6.2%.
What is the obesity rate in Westbrook, Maine?
28.3% of adults in Westbrook, Maine are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 4.0 points below the Maine rate of 32.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Westbrook, Maine go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 26,072 cigarettes a day, 782,166 a month, or 9.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 286,794 minutes a day and 104.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Westbrook is 78.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.52 lifetimes a year.
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