Health Profile of Central Islip, New York
Central Islip 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
Central Islip Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Central Islip | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.2% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Central Islip is 80.5 years, about 0.2 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 10.2%, higher than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.8% of residents, higher than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,884 residents in Central Islip are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 284 86 men · 198 women
- 75–84 1,317 510 men · 807 women
- 65–74 2,353 1,034 men · 1,319 women
- 50–64 6,931 3,550 men · 3,381 women
Younger residents
9,331 residents in Central Islip are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,110 1,617 boys · 1,493 girls
- 7–12 2,652 1,349 boys · 1,303 girls
- 3–7 1,977 1,071 boys · 905 girls
- 0–3 1,593 920 boys · 673 girls
About 732 residents in Central Islip (1.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Central Islip | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.9% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Central Islip is about 32% lower than in New York. The rate of heart disease in Central Islip is about 24% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Central Islip | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.9% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.1% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Central Islip is about 23% higher than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,920 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 17.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 538,122 minutes a day and 196.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Central Islip is 80.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.64 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 | Central Islip | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.15 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Central Islip is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Central Islip, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Central Islip, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Islip, NY | 39,073 | 80.5 yrs #2/2 | 10.2% #2/2 | 32.9% #2/2 |
| Hauppauge, NY | 20,770 | 82.1 yrs | 4.8% | 25.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Central Islip, 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 Central Islip, New York.
How healthy is Central Islip, New York?
Central Islip, 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 life expectancy in Central Islip, New York?
People in Central Islip, New York can expect to live 80.5 years on average, about the same as the New York average of 80.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Central Islip, New York?
10.2% of residents in Central Islip, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 5.2 points above the New York rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Central Islip, New York?
32.9% of adults in Central Islip, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.8 points above the New York rate of 30.2%.
What is the biggest health concern in Central Islip, New York?
Compared with New York as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 30.1%, about 23% higher than the New York rate of 24.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Central Islip, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,920 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 17.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 538,122 minutes a day and 196.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Central Islip is 80.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.64 lifetimes a year.
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