Health Profile of South Plainfield, New Jersey
South 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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A
South Plainfield Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | South Plainfield | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.7 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.2% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.7% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in South Plainfield is 80.7 years, about 1.3 years longer than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 3.2%, lower than the New Jersey average of 7.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.7% of residents, lower than the New Jersey average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,378 residents in South Plainfield are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 602 169 men · 433 women
- 75–84 1,202 483 men · 718 women
- 65–74 2,378 1,179 men · 1,199 women
- 50–64 5,196 2,479 men · 2,718 women
Younger residents
4,932 residents in South Plainfield are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,453 777 boys · 677 girls
- 7–12 1,409 698 boys · 711 girls
- 3–7 1,161 577 boys · 584 girls
- 0–3 909 438 boys · 471 girls
About 1,098 residents in South Plainfield (4.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | South Plainfield | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.6% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in South Plainfield is about 15% lower than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | South Plainfield | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.5% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.4% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in South Plainfield are about the same as in New Jersey.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 24,210 cigarettes a day, 726,311 a month, or 8.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 266,314 minutes a day and 97.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South Plainfield is 80.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.29 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 | South Plainfield | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.84 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in South Plainfield is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
South Plainfield, NJ Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How South Plainfield, NJ compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Plainfield, NJ | 24,492 | 80.7 yrs #1/3 | 3.2% #1/3 | 24.6% #1/3 |
| Plainfield, NJ | 55,158 | 78.5 yrs | 28.0% | 37.4% |
| North Plainfield, NJ | 22,787 | 80.0 yrs | 21.2% | 31.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield, New Jersey.
What is the health grade for South Plainfield, New Jersey?
South Plainfield, 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.
How long do people live in South Plainfield, New Jersey?
People in South Plainfield, New Jersey can expect to live 80.7 years on average, 1.3 years longer than the New Jersey average of 79.4.
How many people lack health insurance in South Plainfield, New Jersey?
3.2% of residents in South Plainfield, New Jersey have no health insurance, about 1 in 32 people, 4.3 points below the New Jersey rate of 7.5%.
How common is obesity in South Plainfield, New Jersey?
24.6% of adults in South Plainfield, New Jersey are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 4.4 points below the New Jersey rate of 28.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in South Plainfield, New Jersey go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 24,210 cigarettes a day, 726,311 a month, or 8.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 266,314 minutes a day and 97.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South Plainfield is 80.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.29 lifetimes a year.
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