Health Profile of Roselle, New Jersey
Roselle 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
Roselle Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Roselle | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.2% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.4% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Roselle is 79.5 years, about 0.1 years longer than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 11.2%, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.4% of residents, higher than the New Jersey average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,426 residents in Roselle are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 449 127 men · 322 women
- 75–84 841 416 men · 425 women
- 65–74 1,794 698 men · 1,096 women
- 50–64 4,342 1,906 men · 2,436 women
Younger residents
4,301 residents in Roselle are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,474 745 boys · 729 girls
- 7–12 1,260 672 boys · 588 girls
- 3–7 915 461 boys · 454 girls
- 0–3 651 307 boys · 345 girls
About 851 residents in Roselle (3.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Roselle | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.3% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Roselle is about 23% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of obesity in Roselle is about 22% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of cancer in Roselle is about 16% lower than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Roselle | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.8% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.7% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Roselle is about 26% higher than in New Jersey.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,284 cigarettes a day, 818,518 a month, or 10.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 300,123 minutes a day and 109.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Roselle is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.62 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 | Roselle | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.22 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Roselle is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Roselle, NJ Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Roselle, NJ compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselle, NJ | 22,520 | 79.5 yrs #1/2 | 11.2% #1/2 | 35.3% #2/2 |
| Linden, NJ | 44,201 | 78.7 yrs | 13.1% | 31.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Roselle, 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 Roselle, New Jersey.
What is the health grade for Roselle, New Jersey?
Roselle, 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.
How long do people live in Roselle, New Jersey?
People in Roselle, New Jersey can expect to live 79.5 years on average, about the same as the New Jersey average of 79.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Roselle, New Jersey?
11.2% of residents in Roselle, New Jersey have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 3.7 points above the New Jersey rate of 7.5%.
What percentage of Roselle, New Jersey residents are obese?
35.3% of adults in Roselle, New Jersey are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.4 points above the New Jersey rate of 28.9%.
What is the biggest health concern in Roselle, New Jersey?
Compared with New Jersey as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 27.7%, about 26% higher than the New Jersey rate of 21.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Roselle, New Jersey go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,284 cigarettes a day, 818,518 a month, or 10.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 300,123 minutes a day and 109.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Roselle is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.62 lifetimes a year.
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