Health Profile of Commack, New York
Commack 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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A+
Commack Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Commack | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.1% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.3% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Commack is 81.7 years, about 1.5 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 2.1%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.3% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,535 residents in Commack are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,128 354 men · 774 women
- 75–84 1,938 853 men · 1,085 women
- 65–74 3,135 1,494 men · 1,641 women
- 50–64 8,334 4,153 men · 4,181 women
Younger residents
7,788 residents in Commack are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,734 1,426 boys · 1,308 girls
- 7–12 2,264 1,223 boys · 1,042 girls
- 3–7 1,614 846 boys · 768 girls
- 0–3 1,175 587 boys · 589 girls
About 1,707 residents in Commack (4.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Commack | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.4% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.5% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.5% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Commack is about 22% lower than in New York. The rate of obesity in Commack is about 19% lower than in New York. The rate of heart disease in Commack is about 18% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Commack | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.1% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.2% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Commack is about 36% lower than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Commack is about 26% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,261 cigarettes a day, 937,833 a month, or 11.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 343,872 minutes a day and 125.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Commack is 81.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.92 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 | Commack | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.40 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Commack is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Commack, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Commack, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commack, NY | 36,447 | 81.7 yrs #2/2 | 2.1% #2/2 | 24.5% #2/2 |
| Dix Hills, NY | 24,816 | 82.1 yrs | 2.0% | 23.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Commack, New York has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than New York, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Commack, New York.
How healthy is Commack, New York?
Commack, New York has a Map AI Health Index grade of A+, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A+ grade means residents are among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the life expectancy in Commack, New York?
People in Commack, New York can expect to live 81.7 years on average, 1.5 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Commack, New York?
2.1% of residents in Commack, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 47 people, 2.9 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Commack, New York?
24.5% of adults in Commack, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 5.6 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Commack, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,261 cigarettes a day, 937,833 a month, or 11.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 343,872 minutes a day and 125.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Commack is 81.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.92 lifetimes a year.
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