Health Profile of Plainfield, New Jersey
Plainfield 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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C
Plainfield Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Plainfield | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 28.0% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.5% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Plainfield is 78.5 years, about 0.9 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 28.0%, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.5% of residents, higher than the New Jersey average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
15,165 residents in Plainfield are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 633 220 men · 413 women
- 75–84 1,673 611 men · 1,063 women
- 65–74 3,527 1,569 men · 1,958 women
- 50–64 9,332 4,275 men · 5,057 women
Younger residents
14,231 residents in Plainfield are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,799 1,866 boys · 1,933 girls
- 7–12 4,145 2,217 boys · 1,928 girls
- 3–7 3,575 1,951 boys · 1,624 girls
- 0–3 2,711 1,419 boys · 1,292 girls
About 1,566 residents in Plainfield (2.8% 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 | Plainfield | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.4% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Plainfield is about 32% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of obesity in Plainfield is about 29% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of cancer in Plainfield is about 28% lower than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Plainfield | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.6% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.5% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Plainfield is about 48% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of smoking in Plainfield is about 24% higher than in New Jersey.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 68,930 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 758,232 minutes a day and 276.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Plainfield is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.71 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 | Plainfield | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.85 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Plainfield is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Plainfield, NJ Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Plainfield, NJ compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield, NJ | 55,158 | 78.5 yrs #3/3 | 28.0% #3/3 | 37.4% #3/3 |
| North Plainfield, NJ | 22,787 | 80.0 yrs | 21.2% | 31.1% |
| South Plainfield, NJ | 24,492 | 80.7 yrs | 3.2% | 24.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, New Jersey.
What is the health grade for Plainfield, New Jersey?
Plainfield, New Jersey has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Plainfield, New Jersey?
People in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, New Jersey?
28.0% of residents in Plainfield, New Jersey have no health insurance, about 1 in 4 people, 20.5 points above the New Jersey rate of 7.5%.
How common is obesity in Plainfield, New Jersey?
37.4% of adults in Plainfield, New Jersey are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 8.4 points above the New Jersey rate of 28.9%.
What is the biggest health concern in Plainfield, New Jersey?
Compared with New Jersey as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 32.5%, about 48% higher than the New Jersey rate of 21.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Plainfield, New Jersey go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 68,930 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 758,232 minutes a day and 276.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Plainfield is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.71 lifetimes a year.
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