Health Profile of Lindenwold, New Jersey
Lindenwold 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
Lindenwold Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lindenwold | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.4% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.1% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lindenwold is 77.4 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 12.4%, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.1% of residents, higher than the New Jersey average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,183 residents in Lindenwold are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 302 112 men · 190 women
- 75–84 622 242 men · 380 women
- 65–74 1,558 602 men · 956 women
- 50–64 3,700 1,946 men · 1,754 women
Younger residents
4,733 residents in Lindenwold are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,167 595 boys · 572 girls
- 7–12 1,307 658 boys · 649 girls
- 3–7 1,211 653 boys · 558 girls
- 0–3 1,048 585 boys · 463 girls
About 727 residents in Lindenwold (3.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lindenwold | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.3% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Lindenwold is about 20% lower than in New Jersey. The rate of obesity in Lindenwold is about 19% higher than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lindenwold | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.7% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.2% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Lindenwold is about 32% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lindenwold is about 15% higher than in New Jersey.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,032 cigarettes a day, 900,951 a month, or 11.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 330,349 minutes a day and 120.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lindenwold is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.96 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 | Lindenwold | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.05 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lindenwold is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lindenwold, 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 Lindenwold, New Jersey.
Is Lindenwold, New Jersey a healthy place to live?
Lindenwold, 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.
How long do people live in Lindenwold, New Jersey?
People in Lindenwold, New Jersey can expect to live 77.4 years on average, 2.0 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4.
What percentage of Lindenwold, New Jersey residents are uninsured?
12.4% of residents in Lindenwold, New Jersey have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 4.9 points above the New Jersey rate of 7.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Lindenwold, New Jersey?
34.3% of adults in Lindenwold, New Jersey are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.4 points above the New Jersey rate of 28.9%.
Which health problem stands out most in Lindenwold, New Jersey?
Compared with New Jersey as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.7%, about 32% higher than the New Jersey rate of 14.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lindenwold, New Jersey go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,032 cigarettes a day, 900,951 a month, or 11.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 330,349 minutes a day and 120.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lindenwold is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.96 lifetimes a year.
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