Health Profile of Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City 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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D
Atlantic City Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Atlantic City | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.0 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.0% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 26.9% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Atlantic City is 74.0 years, about 5.3 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 14.0%, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 26.9% of residents, higher than the New Jersey average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,552 residents in Atlantic City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 547 204 men · 344 women
- 75–84 1,807 701 men · 1,106 women
- 65–74 3,557 1,700 men · 1,857 women
- 50–64 7,641 3,915 men · 3,726 women
Younger residents
9,389 residents in Atlantic City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,797 1,375 boys · 1,422 girls
- 7–12 2,613 1,320 boys · 1,293 girls
- 3–7 2,161 1,063 boys · 1,098 girls
- 0–3 1,819 869 boys · 950 girls
About 2,644 residents in Atlantic City (6.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Atlantic City | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 18.1% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.5% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.4% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Atlantic City is about 88% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of heart disease in Atlantic City is about 46% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of obesity in Atlantic City is about 36% higher than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Atlantic City | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.5% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.9% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 35.9% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Atlantic City is about 72% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Atlantic City is about 64% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of binge drinking in Atlantic City is about 31% lower than in New Jersey.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 70,829 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 779,119 minutes a day and 284.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Atlantic City is 74.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.31 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 | Atlantic City | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.25 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Atlantic City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Atlantic City, New Jersey has an overall health index grade of D, making it worse than New Jersey, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
What is the health grade for Atlantic City, New Jersey?
Atlantic City, New Jersey has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Atlantic City, New Jersey?
People in Atlantic City, New Jersey can expect to live 74.0 years on average, 5.3 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4.
What percentage of Atlantic City, New Jersey residents are uninsured?
14.0% of residents in Atlantic City, New Jersey have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 6.5 points above the New Jersey rate of 7.5%.
How common is obesity in Atlantic City, New Jersey?
39.4% of adults in Atlantic City, New Jersey are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 10.5 points above the New Jersey rate of 28.9%.
What health issue is more common in Atlantic City, New Jersey than elsewhere?
Compared with New Jersey as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.1%, about 88% higher than the New Jersey rate of 9.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Atlantic City, New Jersey go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 70,829 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 779,119 minutes a day and 284.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Atlantic City is 74.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.31 lifetimes a year.
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