Health Profile of Old Bridge, New Jersey
Old Bridge 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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A
Old Bridge Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Old Bridge | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.3% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.6% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Old Bridge is 78.5 years, about 0.9 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 5.3%, lower than the New Jersey average of 7.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.6% of residents, lower than the New Jersey average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,489 residents in Old Bridge are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 455 144 men · 310 women
- 75–84 1,117 440 men · 677 women
- 65–74 2,369 1,065 men · 1,304 women
- 50–64 5,548 2,630 men · 2,918 women
Younger residents
4,975 residents in Old Bridge are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,788 908 boys · 880 girls
- 7–12 1,485 742 boys · 743 girls
- 3–7 988 515 boys · 473 girls
- 0–3 714 380 boys · 334 girls
About 1,118 residents in Old Bridge (4.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Old Bridge | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.9% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Old Bridge is about 17% lower than in New Jersey. The rate of diabetes in Old Bridge is about 16% lower than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Old Bridge | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.2% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.9% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Old Bridge is about 18% lower than in New Jersey.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 24,328 cigarettes a day, 729,854 a month, or 8.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 267,613 minutes a day and 97.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Old Bridge is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.37 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 | Old Bridge | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.68 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Old Bridge is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Old Bridge, New Jersey has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than New Jersey, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Old Bridge, New Jersey.
What is the health grade for Old Bridge, New Jersey?
Old Bridge, New Jersey has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Old Bridge, New Jersey?
People in Old Bridge, New Jersey can expect to live 78.5 years on average, 0.9 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Old Bridge, New Jersey?
5.3% of residents in Old Bridge, New Jersey have no health insurance, about 1 in 19 people, 2.1 points below the New Jersey rate of 7.5%.
How common is obesity in Old Bridge, New Jersey?
23.9% of adults in Old Bridge, New Jersey are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 5.1 points below the New Jersey rate of 28.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Old Bridge, New Jersey go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 24,328 cigarettes a day, 729,854 a month, or 8.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 267,613 minutes a day and 97.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Old Bridge is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.37 lifetimes a year.
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