Health Profile of Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy 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
Perth Amboy Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Perth Amboy | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 20.0% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.4% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Perth Amboy is 80.3 years, about 0.9 years longer than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 20.0%, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.4% of residents, higher than the New Jersey average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,073 residents in Perth Amboy are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 850 312 men · 539 women
- 75–84 1,762 715 men · 1,047 women
- 65–74 3,702 1,703 men · 1,999 women
- 50–64 9,759 4,660 men · 5,099 women
Younger residents
13,138 residents in Perth Amboy are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,109 2,136 boys · 1,973 girls
- 7–12 3,736 1,818 boys · 1,918 girls
- 3–7 2,953 1,484 boys · 1,469 girls
- 0–3 2,341 1,184 boys · 1,156 girls
About 1,495 residents in Perth Amboy (2.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Perth Amboy | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.2% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.2% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Perth Amboy is about 34% lower than in New Jersey. The rate of diabetes in Perth Amboy is about 27% higher than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Perth Amboy | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.2% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.0% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Perth Amboy is about 41% higher than in New Jersey.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 65,683 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 722,511 minutes a day and 263.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Perth Amboy is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.25 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 | Perth Amboy | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.90 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Perth Amboy is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Perth Amboy, NJ Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Perth Amboy, NJ compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Amboy, NJ | 55,809 | 80.3 yrs #1/2 | 20.0% #2/2 | 32.2% #2/2 |
| Woodbridge, NJ | 22,168 | 78.7 yrs | 4.1% | 24.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Perth Amboy, 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 Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
What is the health grade for Perth Amboy, New Jersey?
Perth Amboy, 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 Perth Amboy, New Jersey?
People in Perth Amboy, New Jersey can expect to live 80.3 years on average, 0.9 years longer than the New Jersey average of 79.4.
What percentage of Perth Amboy, New Jersey residents are uninsured?
20.0% of residents in Perth Amboy, New Jersey have no health insurance, about 1 in 5 people, 12.5 points above the New Jersey rate of 7.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Perth Amboy, New Jersey?
32.2% of adults in Perth Amboy, New Jersey are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.3 points above the New Jersey rate of 28.9%.
What health issue is more common in Perth Amboy, New Jersey than elsewhere?
Compared with New Jersey as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 31.0%, about 41% higher than the New Jersey rate of 21.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Perth Amboy, New Jersey go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 65,683 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 722,511 minutes a day and 263.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Perth Amboy is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.25 lifetimes a year.
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