Health Profile of Toms River, New Jersey
Toms River 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
Toms River Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Toms River | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.0% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.3% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Toms River is 77.9 years, about 1.5 years shorter 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 11.3% of residents, lower than the New Jersey average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
33,215 residents in Toms River are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,439 718 men · 1,721 women
- 75–84 5,033 1,994 men · 3,040 women
- 65–74 8,490 3,960 men · 4,530 women
- 50–64 17,253 8,213 men · 9,041 women
Younger residents
18,595 residents in Toms River are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,129 3,029 boys · 3,099 girls
- 7–12 5,465 2,763 boys · 2,702 girls
- 3–7 4,019 2,032 boys · 1,988 girls
- 0–3 2,981 1,507 boys · 1,474 girls
About 5,763 residents in Toms River (6.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Toms River | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.3% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.8% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Toms River is about 16% higher than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Toms River | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.3% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.9% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Toms River are about the same as in New Jersey.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 96,443 cigarettes a day, 2.9 million a month, or 35.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 387.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Toms River is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.46 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 | Toms River | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.03 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Toms River is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Toms River, New Jersey has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than New Jersey, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Toms River, New Jersey.
How healthy is Toms River, New Jersey?
Toms River, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Toms River, New Jersey?
People in Toms River, New Jersey can expect to live 77.9 years on average, 1.5 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Toms River, New Jersey?
5.0% of residents in Toms River, New Jersey have no health insurance, about 1 in 20 people, 2.5 points below the New Jersey rate of 7.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Toms River, New Jersey?
29.8% of adults in Toms River, New Jersey are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.9 points above the New Jersey rate of 28.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Toms River, New Jersey go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 96,443 cigarettes a day, 2.9 million a month, or 35.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 387.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Toms River is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.46 lifetimes a year.
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