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 | Paterson | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 19.1% | 7.4% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Paterson is 77.1 years, about 2.3 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years.
The uninsured population in Paterson is 19.1%, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.4%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Paterson | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.1% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.1% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.3% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 25.2% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Paterson is about 95% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of diabetes in Paterson is about 57% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of cancer in Paterson is about 36% lower than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Paterson | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.4% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 38.4% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Paterson is about 75% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of smoking in Paterson is about 29% higher than in New Jersey.
Air Quality
| Metric | Paterson | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.31 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Paterson is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Paterson, 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 Paterson, New Jersey.
What is the health grade for Paterson, New Jersey?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Paterson, New Jersey.
What is the life expectancy in Paterson, New Jersey?
The life expectancy in Paterson, New Jersey is 77.1 years, lower than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years.
What percentage of Paterson, New Jersey residents are uninsured?
19.1% of Paterson, New Jersey residents are uninsured, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.4%.
What percentage of Paterson, New Jersey residents are obese?
37.3% of Paterson, New Jersey residents are classified as obese, higher than the New Jersey average of 28.9%.