Health Profile of Harrison, New Jersey
Harrison 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
Harrison Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Harrison | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 17.5% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.9% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Harrison is 80.8 years, about 1.4 years longer than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 17.5%, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by about the same share of residents as in New Jersey, at 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
5,154 residents in Harrison are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 207 75 men · 132 women
- 75–84 545 191 men · 354 women
- 65–74 1,205 592 men · 613 women
- 50–64 3,197 1,647 men · 1,549 women
Younger residents
3,873 residents in Harrison are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,073 541 boys · 532 girls
- 7–12 1,115 592 boys · 523 girls
- 3–7 939 483 boys · 456 girls
- 0–3 747 388 boys · 359 girls
About 406 residents in Harrison (2.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Harrison | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.1% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.3% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.7% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Harrison is about 34% lower than in New Jersey. The rate of heart disease in Harrison is about 25% lower than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Harrison | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.7% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.4% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Harrison are about the same as in New Jersey.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 21,522 cigarettes a day, 645,666 a month, or 7.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 236,744 minutes a day and 86.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Harrison is 80.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.04 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 | Harrison | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.48 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Harrison is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Harrison, NJ Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Harrison, NJ compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison, NJ | 20,334 | 80.8 yrs #1/3 | 17.5% #2/3 | 24.7% #1/3 |
| Newark, NJ | 309,652 | 75.7 yrs | 19.7% | 35.6% |
| Kearny, NJ | 40,646 | 80.1 yrs | 14.8% | 26.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Harrison, 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 Harrison, New Jersey.
Is Harrison, New Jersey a healthy place to live?
Harrison, New Jersey 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.
What is the average lifespan in Harrison, New Jersey?
People in Harrison, New Jersey can expect to live 80.8 years on average, 1.4 years longer than the New Jersey average of 79.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Harrison, New Jersey?
17.5% of residents in Harrison, New Jersey have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 10.1 points above the New Jersey rate of 7.5%.
How common is obesity in Harrison, New Jersey?
24.7% of adults in Harrison, New Jersey are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 4.3 points below the New Jersey rate of 28.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Harrison, New Jersey go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 21,522 cigarettes a day, 645,666 a month, or 7.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 236,744 minutes a day and 86.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Harrison is 80.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.04 lifetimes a year.
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