Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hackensack | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.8% | 7.4% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Hackensack is 80.4 years, about 1.1 years longer than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years.
The uninsured population in Hackensack is 9.8%, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.4%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hackensack | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.3% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.8% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Hackensack is about 20% lower than in New Jersey. The rate of heart disease in Hackensack is about 17% lower than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hackensack | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.5% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.0% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Hackensack are about the same as in New Jersey.
Air Quality
| Metric | Hackensack | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.66 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hackensack is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hackensack, New Jersey has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than New Jersey, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hackensack, New Jersey.
What is the health grade for Hackensack, New Jersey?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Hackensack, New Jersey.
What is the life expectancy in Hackensack, New Jersey?
The life expectancy in Hackensack, New Jersey is 80.4 years, higher than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years.
What percentage of Hackensack, New Jersey residents are uninsured?
9.8% of Hackensack, New Jersey residents are uninsured, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.4%.
What percentage of Hackensack, New Jersey residents are obese?
28.3% of Hackensack, New Jersey residents are classified as obese, lower than the New Jersey average of 28.9%.