Health Profile of Cheektowaga, New York
Cheektowaga 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
Cheektowaga Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Cheektowaga | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.7% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Cheektowaga is 76.8 years, about 3.5 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 2.7%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.4% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
30,214 residents in Cheektowaga are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,301 905 men · 1,395 women
- 75–84 5,304 2,133 men · 3,171 women
- 65–74 7,806 3,438 men · 4,368 women
- 50–64 14,803 7,212 men · 7,591 women
Younger residents
13,277 residents in Cheektowaga are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,995 2,140 boys · 1,855 girls
- 7–12 3,980 2,048 boys · 1,932 girls
- 3–7 3,097 1,605 boys · 1,492 girls
- 0–3 2,206 1,193 boys · 1,013 girls
About 6,501 residents in Cheektowaga (8.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Cheektowaga | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.5% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.7% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.3% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Cheektowaga are about the same as in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Cheektowaga | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.0% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.9% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Cheektowaga are about the same as in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 99,207 cigarettes a day, 3.0 million a month, or 36.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 398.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cheektowaga is 76.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.87 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 | Cheektowaga | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.70 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Cheektowaga is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Cheektowaga, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Cheektowaga, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheektowaga, NY | 76,098 | 76.8 yrs #2/2 | 2.7% #1/2 | 28.3% #2/2 |
| West Seneca, NY | 45,494 | 77.9 yrs | 3.1% | 26.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Cheektowaga, New York has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than New York, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Cheektowaga, New York.
Is Cheektowaga, New York a healthy place to live?
Cheektowaga, 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 Cheektowaga, New York?
People in Cheektowaga, New York can expect to live 76.8 years on average, 3.5 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
What percentage of Cheektowaga, New York residents are uninsured?
2.7% of residents in Cheektowaga, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 37 people, 2.3 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Cheektowaga, New York?
28.3% of adults in Cheektowaga, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 1.8 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Cheektowaga, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 99,207 cigarettes a day, 3.0 million a month, or 36.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 398.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cheektowaga is 76.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.87 lifetimes a year.
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