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 | Newark | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 19.1% | 7.4% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Newark is 75.7 years, about 3.7 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years.
The uninsured population in Newark is 19.1%, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.4%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Newark | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.1% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.6% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.6% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Newark is about 67% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of diabetes in Newark is about 40% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of cancer in Newark is about 35% lower than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Newark | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.1% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.0% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Newark is about 55% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of smoking in Newark is about 48% higher than in New Jersey.
Air Quality
| Metric | Newark | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.42 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Newark is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Newark, New Jersey has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat worse than New Jersey, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Newark, New Jersey.
What is the health grade for Newark, New Jersey?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Newark, New Jersey.
What is the life expectancy in Newark, New Jersey?
The life expectancy in Newark, New Jersey is 75.7 years, lower than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years.
What percentage of Newark, New Jersey residents are uninsured?
19.1% of Newark, New Jersey residents are uninsured, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.4%.
What percentage of Newark, New Jersey residents are obese?
35.6% of Newark, New Jersey residents are classified as obese, higher than the New Jersey average of 28.9%.