Health Profile of Binghamton, New York
Binghamton 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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C
Binghamton Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Binghamton | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.3 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.9% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Binghamton is 77.3 years, about 3.0 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.9%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.7% of residents, higher than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,258 residents in Binghamton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,365 435 men · 929 women
- 75–84 2,419 982 men · 1,437 women
- 65–74 4,095 1,847 men · 2,248 women
- 50–64 8,380 3,968 men · 4,412 women
Younger residents
8,092 residents in Binghamton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,565 1,366 boys · 1,198 girls
- 7–12 2,319 1,188 boys · 1,131 girls
- 3–7 1,794 908 boys · 887 girls
- 0–3 1,414 717 boys · 698 girls
About 3,102 residents in Binghamton (6.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Binghamton | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.9% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.4% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Binghamton is about 31% higher than in New York. The rate of diabetes in Binghamton is about 25% higher than in New York. The rate of heart disease in Binghamton is about 24% higher than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Binghamton | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.4% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.3% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Binghamton is about 28% higher than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Binghamton is about 24% higher than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 87,642 cigarettes a day, 2.6 million a month, or 32.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 964,062 minutes a day and 351.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Binghamton is 77.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.66 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 | Binghamton | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.22 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Binghamton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Binghamton, New York has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with New York, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Binghamton, New York.
How healthy is Binghamton, New York?
Binghamton, New York has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Binghamton, New York?
People in Binghamton, New York can expect to live 77.3 years on average, 3.0 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Binghamton, New York?
4.9% of residents in Binghamton, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 20 people, about the same as the New York rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Binghamton, New York?
39.4% of adults in Binghamton, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 9.2 points above the New York rate of 30.2%.
What health issue is more common in Binghamton, New York than elsewhere?
Compared with New York as a whole, obesity stands out most: the adult rate here is 39.4%, about 31% higher than the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Binghamton, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 87,642 cigarettes a day, 2.6 million a month, or 32.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 964,062 minutes a day and 351.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Binghamton is 77.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.66 lifetimes a year.
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