Health Profile of East Orange, New Jersey
East Orange 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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C
East Orange Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | East Orange | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.3% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.5% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in East Orange is 75.8 years, about 3.6 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 12.3%, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.5% of residents, higher than the New Jersey average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
21,858 residents in East Orange are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,158 282 men · 876 women
- 75–84 2,975 1,117 men · 1,858 women
- 65–74 5,383 2,239 men · 3,145 women
- 50–64 12,342 5,544 men · 6,799 women
Younger residents
15,793 residents in East Orange are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,525 2,094 boys · 2,431 girls
- 7–12 4,503 2,105 boys · 2,398 girls
- 3–7 3,793 1,929 boys · 1,864 girls
- 0–3 2,972 1,652 boys · 1,320 girls
About 3,853 residents in East Orange (5.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | East Orange | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.9% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.6% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in East Orange is about 43% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of obesity in East Orange is about 23% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of cancer in East Orange is about 22% lower than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | East Orange | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.3% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.3% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in East Orange is about 38% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of smoking in East Orange is about 28% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of binge drinking in East Orange is about 20% lower than in New Jersey.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 99,547 cigarettes a day, 3.0 million a month, or 36.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 399.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in East Orange is 75.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 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 | East Orange | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.37 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in East Orange is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, East Orange, New Jersey has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with New Jersey, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in East Orange, New Jersey.
How healthy is East Orange, New Jersey?
East Orange, New Jersey has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in East Orange, New Jersey?
People in East Orange, New Jersey can expect to live 75.8 years on average, 3.6 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4.
What is the uninsured rate in East Orange, New Jersey?
12.3% of residents in East Orange, New Jersey have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 4.8 points above the New Jersey rate of 7.5%.
What is the obesity rate in East Orange, New Jersey?
35.6% of adults in East Orange, New Jersey are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.7 points above the New Jersey rate of 28.9%.
Which health problem stands out most in East Orange, New Jersey?
Compared with New Jersey as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 13.8%, about 43% higher than the New Jersey rate of 9.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in East Orange, New Jersey go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 99,547 cigarettes a day, 3.0 million a month, or 36.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 399.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in East Orange is 75.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 lifetimes a year.
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