Health Profile of Secaucus, New Jersey
Secaucus 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
Secaucus Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Secaucus | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.0% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.6% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Secaucus is 79.9 years, about 0.5 years longer than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 5.0%, lower than the New Jersey average of 7.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.6% of residents, lower than the New Jersey average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,640 residents in Secaucus are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 482 167 men · 315 women
- 75–84 1,085 513 men · 572 women
- 65–74 1,875 771 men · 1,103 women
- 50–64 4,199 1,976 men · 2,223 women
Younger residents
3,855 residents in Secaucus are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,096 523 boys · 574 girls
- 7–12 1,167 547 boys · 620 girls
- 3–7 940 471 boys · 468 girls
- 0–3 652 336 boys · 316 girls
About 934 residents in Secaucus (4.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Secaucus | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 21.4% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Secaucus is about 26% lower than in New Jersey. The rate of heart disease in Secaucus is about 24% lower than in New Jersey. The rate of diabetes in Secaucus is about 18% lower than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Secaucus | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.6% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.6% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Secaucus is about 26% lower than in New Jersey.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,409 cigarettes a day, 552,275 a month, or 6.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 202,501 minutes a day and 73.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Secaucus is 79.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.76 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 | Secaucus | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.63 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Secaucus is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Secaucus, NJ Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Secaucus, NJ compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secaucus, NJ | 21,687 | 79.9 yrs #2/3 | 5.0% #2/3 | 21.4% #2/3 |
| Union City, NJ | 66,416 | 80.6 yrs | 24.0% | 31.5% |
| Hoboken, NJ | 58,199 | 79.6 yrs | 3.2% | 20.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Secaucus, New Jersey has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than New Jersey, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Secaucus, New Jersey.
How healthy is Secaucus, New Jersey?
Secaucus, 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Secaucus, New Jersey?
People in Secaucus, New Jersey can expect to live 79.9 years on average, 0.5 years longer than the New Jersey average of 79.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Secaucus, New Jersey?
5.0% of residents in Secaucus, New Jersey have no health insurance, about 1 in 20 people, 2.5 points below the New Jersey rate of 7.5%.
What percentage of Secaucus, New Jersey residents are obese?
21.4% of adults in Secaucus, New Jersey are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 7.5 points below the New Jersey rate of 28.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Secaucus, New Jersey go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,409 cigarettes a day, 552,275 a month, or 6.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 202,501 minutes a day and 73.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Secaucus is 79.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.76 lifetimes a year.
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