Health Profile of East Meadow, New York
East Meadow 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
East Meadow Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | East Meadow | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.2 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.6% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in East Meadow is 82.2 years, about 2.0 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.6%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.4% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,015 residents in East Meadow are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,611 499 men · 1,112 women
- 75–84 2,387 965 men · 1,422 women
- 65–74 3,860 1,861 men · 1,999 women
- 50–64 8,157 3,778 men · 4,378 women
Younger residents
7,526 residents in East Meadow are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,298 1,088 boys · 1,209 girls
- 7–12 2,224 956 boys · 1,268 girls
- 3–7 1,720 780 boys · 940 girls
- 0–3 1,284 607 boys · 677 girls
About 2,217 residents in East Meadow (5.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | East Meadow | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.3% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in East Meadow is about 23% lower than in New York. The rate of diabetes in East Meadow is about 20% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | East Meadow | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.2% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.4% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in East Meadow is about 30% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,867 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 427,541 minutes a day and 156.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in East Meadow is 82.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.61 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 | East Meadow | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.35 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in East Meadow is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
East Meadow, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How East Meadow, NY compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Meadow, NY | 39,652 | 82.2 yrs #1/3 | 4.6% #3/3 | 23.3% #2/3 |
| Uniondale, NY | 33,148 | 78.6 yrs | 4.6% | 29.9% |
| North Bellmore, NY | 20,689 | 81.7 yrs | 1.5% | 22.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, East Meadow, New York has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than New York, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in East Meadow, New York.
What is the health grade for East Meadow, New York?
East Meadow, 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in East Meadow, New York?
People in East Meadow, New York can expect to live 82.2 years on average, 2.0 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
What is the uninsured rate in East Meadow, New York?
4.6% of residents in East Meadow, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 22 people, about the same as the New York rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in East Meadow, New York?
23.3% of adults in East Meadow, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 6.8 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in East Meadow, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,867 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 427,541 minutes a day and 156.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in East Meadow is 82.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.61 lifetimes a year.
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