Health Profile of Auburn, New York
Auburn 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
Auburn Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Auburn | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.5% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Auburn is 78.0 years, about 2.2 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.5%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.6% of residents, higher than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,714 residents in Auburn are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 793 171 men · 622 women
- 75–84 1,594 642 men · 952 women
- 65–74 2,482 1,124 men · 1,358 women
- 50–64 4,845 2,439 men · 2,406 women
Younger residents
4,762 residents in Auburn are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,330 663 boys · 668 girls
- 7–12 1,290 645 boys · 645 girls
- 3–7 1,178 610 boys · 568 girls
- 0–3 964 526 boys · 438 girls
About 1,849 residents in Auburn (7.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Auburn | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.5% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.9% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Auburn is about 18% higher than in New York. The rate of obesity in Auburn is about 16% higher than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Auburn | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.2% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.6% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Auburn is about 21% higher than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 45,049 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 495,534 minutes a day and 180.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Auburn is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.41 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 | Auburn | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.88 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Auburn is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Auburn, New York has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with New York, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Auburn, New York.
Is Auburn, New York a healthy place to live?
Auburn, New York 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 Auburn, New York?
People in Auburn, New York can expect to live 78.0 years on average, 2.2 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
What percentage of Auburn, New York residents are uninsured?
3.5% of residents in Auburn, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 29 people, 1.6 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
What percentage of Auburn, New York residents are obese?
34.9% of adults in Auburn, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.7 points above the New York rate of 30.2%.
Which health problem stands out most in Auburn, New York?
Compared with New York as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 21.2%, about 21% higher than the New York rate of 17.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Auburn, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 45,049 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 495,534 minutes a day and 180.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Auburn is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.41 lifetimes a year.
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