Health Profile of Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton 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+
Princeton Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Princeton | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 85.2 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.8% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.2% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Princeton is 85.2 years, about 5.8 years longer than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 1.8%, lower than the New Jersey average of 7.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.2% of residents, lower than the New Jersey average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,081 residents in Princeton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 608 277 men · 332 women
- 75–84 1,478 665 men · 814 women
- 65–74 2,273 1,055 men · 1,218 women
- 50–64 4,721 2,301 men · 2,420 women
Younger residents
5,194 residents in Princeton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,027 1,016 boys · 1,011 girls
- 7–12 1,603 815 boys · 788 girls
- 3–7 926 490 boys · 436 girls
- 0–3 637 374 boys · 263 girls
About 502 residents in Princeton (1.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 85.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Princeton | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.1% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 22.3% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Princeton is about 27% lower than in New Jersey. The rate of obesity in Princeton is about 23% lower than in New Jersey. The rate of heart disease in Princeton is about 19% lower than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Princeton | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 7.6% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 13.8% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Princeton is about 47% lower than in New Jersey. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Princeton is about 37% lower than in New Jersey.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,975 cigarettes a day, 569,248 a month, or 6.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 208,724 minutes a day and 76.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Princeton is 85.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.70 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 | Princeton | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.75 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Princeton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Princeton, New Jersey has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than New Jersey, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Princeton, New Jersey.
What is the health grade for Princeton, New Jersey?
Princeton, 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the life expectancy in Princeton, New Jersey?
People in Princeton, New Jersey can expect to live 85.2 years on average, 5.8 years longer than the New Jersey average of 79.4.
What percentage of Princeton, New Jersey residents are uninsured?
1.8% of residents in Princeton, New Jersey have no health insurance, about 1 in 56 people, 5.7 points below the New Jersey rate of 7.5%.
How common is obesity in Princeton, New Jersey?
22.3% of adults in Princeton, New Jersey are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 6.6 points below the New Jersey rate of 28.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Princeton, New Jersey go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,975 cigarettes a day, 569,248 a month, or 6.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 208,724 minutes a day and 76.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Princeton is 85.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.70 lifetimes a year.
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