Health Profile of Lakewood, New Jersey
Lakewood 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
Lakewood Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lakewood | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.2% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.8% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lakewood is 77.9 years, about 1.5 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 4.2%, lower than the New Jersey average of 7.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.8% of residents, higher than the New Jersey average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,843 residents in Lakewood are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 500 117 men · 383 women
- 75–84 769 384 men · 385 women
- 65–74 1,478 648 men · 830 women
- 50–64 4,096 2,182 men · 1,915 women
Younger residents
33,760 residents in Lakewood are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,697 3,987 boys · 3,710 girls
- 7–12 9,229 4,691 boys · 4,538 girls
- 3–7 9,108 4,706 boys · 4,402 girls
- 0–3 7,726 4,048 boys · 3,677 girls
About 1,035 residents in Lakewood (1.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lakewood | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.5% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.3% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Lakewood is about 45% lower than in New Jersey. The rate of heart disease in Lakewood is about 23% lower than in New Jersey. The rate of obesity in Lakewood is about 22% higher than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lakewood | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.8% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.4% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Lakewood is about 46% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of binge drinking in Lakewood is about 16% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lakewood is about 16% higher than in New Jersey.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 66,627 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 732,892 minutes a day and 267.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lakewood is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.53 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 | Lakewood | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.10 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lakewood is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lakewood, New Jersey has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with New Jersey, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Lakewood, New Jersey.
How healthy is Lakewood, New Jersey?
Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, New Jersey?
People in Lakewood, New Jersey can expect to live 77.9 years on average, 1.5 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Lakewood, New Jersey?
4.2% of residents in Lakewood, New Jersey have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 3.3 points below the New Jersey rate of 7.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Lakewood, New Jersey?
35.3% of adults in Lakewood, New Jersey are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.3 points above the New Jersey rate of 28.9%.
Which health problem stands out most in Lakewood, New Jersey?
Compared with New Jersey as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 20.8%, about 46% higher than the New Jersey rate of 14.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lakewood, New Jersey go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 66,627 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 732,892 minutes a day and 267.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lakewood is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.53 lifetimes a year.
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