Health Profile of Bridgeton, New Jersey
Bridgeton 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
Bridgeton Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Bridgeton | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.7 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 24.3% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 26.6% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Bridgeton is 73.7 years, about 5.7 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 24.3%, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 26.6% of residents, higher than the New Jersey average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
5,073 residents in Bridgeton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 219 58 men · 162 women
- 75–84 560 198 men · 361 women
- 65–74 1,043 518 men · 525 women
- 50–64 3,251 1,718 men · 1,533 women
Younger residents
7,781 residents in Bridgeton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,160 1,056 boys · 1,104 girls
- 7–12 2,350 1,102 boys · 1,247 girls
- 3–7 1,882 962 boys · 920 girls
- 0–3 1,389 772 boys · 617 girls
About 889 residents in Bridgeton (3.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Bridgeton | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.1% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.7% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Bridgeton is about 44% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of diabetes in Bridgeton is about 39% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of cancer in Bridgeton is about 35% lower than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bridgeton | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 26.0% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 40.3% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Bridgeton is about 84% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of smoking in Bridgeton is about 83% higher than in New Jersey.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,210 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 530,313 minutes a day and 193.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bridgeton is 73.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.00 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 | Bridgeton | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.94 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bridgeton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bridgeton, 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 Bridgeton, New Jersey.
Is Bridgeton, New Jersey a healthy place to live?
Bridgeton, 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 average lifespan in Bridgeton, New Jersey?
People in Bridgeton, New Jersey can expect to live 73.7 years on average, 5.7 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Bridgeton, New Jersey?
24.3% of residents in Bridgeton, New Jersey have no health insurance, about 1 in 4 people, 16.8 points above the New Jersey rate of 7.5%.
How common is obesity in Bridgeton, New Jersey?
41.7% of adults in Bridgeton, New Jersey are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 12.7 points above the New Jersey rate of 28.9%.
What is the biggest health concern in Bridgeton, New Jersey?
Compared with New Jersey as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 40.3%, about 84% higher than the New Jersey rate of 21.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Bridgeton, New Jersey go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,210 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 530,313 minutes a day and 193.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bridgeton is 73.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.00 lifetimes a year.
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