Health Profile of Long Branch, New Jersey
Long Branch 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
Long Branch Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Long Branch | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 18.3% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.1% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Long Branch is 78.3 years, about 1.1 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 18.3%, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.1% of residents, higher than the New Jersey average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,711 residents in Long Branch are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 604 260 men · 344 women
- 75–84 1,456 600 men · 856 women
- 65–74 2,901 1,315 men · 1,586 women
- 50–64 5,749 2,738 men · 3,011 women
Younger residents
6,597 residents in Long Branch are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,894 974 boys · 920 girls
- 7–12 1,881 976 boys · 906 girls
- 3–7 1,571 772 boys · 799 girls
- 0–3 1,251 592 boys · 659 girls
About 1,500 residents in Long Branch (4.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Long Branch | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.2% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.5% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Long Branch is about 17% lower than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Long Branch | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.5% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.7% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Long Branch is about 22% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of smoking in Long Branch is about 16% higher than in New Jersey.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,068 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 473,744 minutes a day and 172.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Long Branch is 78.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.20 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 | Long Branch | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.05 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Long Branch is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Long Branch, 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 Long Branch, New Jersey.
How healthy is Long Branch, New Jersey?
Long Branch, 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 Long Branch, New Jersey?
People in Long Branch, New Jersey can expect to live 78.3 years on average, 1.1 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Long Branch, New Jersey?
18.3% of residents in Long Branch, New Jersey have no health insurance, about 1 in 5 people, 10.9 points above the New Jersey rate of 7.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Long Branch, New Jersey?
26.5% of adults in Long Branch, New Jersey are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 2.4 points below the New Jersey rate of 28.9%.
What health issue is more common in Long Branch, New Jersey than elsewhere?
Compared with New Jersey as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 26.7%, about 22% higher than the New Jersey rate of 21.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Long Branch, New Jersey go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,068 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 473,744 minutes a day and 172.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Long Branch is 78.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.20 lifetimes a year.
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