Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | West New York | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 21.4% | 7.4% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in West New York is 83.9 years, about 4.5 years longer than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years.
The uninsured population in West New York is 21.4%, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.4%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West New York | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.1% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.7% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.9% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in West New York is about 39% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of cancer in West New York is about 36% lower than in New Jersey. The rate of diabetes in West New York is about 23% higher than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West New York | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.1% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.3% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in West New York is about 38% higher than in New Jersey.
Air Quality
| Metric | West New York | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.66 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West New York is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West New York, 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 West New York, New Jersey.
What is the health grade for West New York, New Jersey?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; West New York, New Jersey.
What is the life expectancy in West New York, New Jersey?
The life expectancy in West New York, New Jersey is 83.9 years, higher than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years.
What percentage of West New York, New Jersey residents are uninsured?
21.4% of West New York, New Jersey residents are uninsured, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.4%.
What percentage of West New York, New Jersey residents are obese?
28.7% of West New York, New Jersey residents are classified as obese, lower than the New Jersey average of 28.9%.