Health Profile of Eastchester, New York
Eastchester 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+
Eastchester Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Eastchester | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 84.8 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.6% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Eastchester is 84.8 years, about 4.5 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 1.6%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.6% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,488 residents in Eastchester are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 727 233 men · 494 women
- 75–84 1,387 629 men · 758 women
- 65–74 2,131 916 men · 1,216 women
- 50–64 4,242 2,056 men · 2,187 women
Younger residents
4,333 residents in Eastchester are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,354 683 boys · 671 girls
- 7–12 1,288 632 boys · 655 girls
- 3–7 979 537 boys · 442 girls
- 0–3 713 434 boys · 279 girls
About 750 residents in Eastchester (3.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 84.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Eastchester | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.2% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.1% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 17.7% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Eastchester is about 41% lower than in New York. The rate of diabetes in Eastchester is about 24% lower than in New York. The rate of cancer in Eastchester is about 20% higher than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Eastchester | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.8% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.3% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Eastchester is about 50% lower than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Eastchester is about 34% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 13,910 cigarettes a day, 417,308 a month, or 5.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 153,013 minutes a day and 55.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Eastchester is 84.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.25 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 | Eastchester | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.35 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Eastchester is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Eastchester, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Eastchester, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastchester, NY | 20,417 | 84.8 yrs #1/2 | 1.6% #1/2 | 17.7% #1/2 |
| New Rochelle, NY | 82,755 | 81.7 yrs | 6.3% | 22.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Eastchester, 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 Eastchester, New York.
Is Eastchester, New York a healthy place to live?
Eastchester, 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 average lifespan in Eastchester, New York?
People in Eastchester, New York can expect to live 84.8 years on average, 4.5 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Eastchester, New York?
1.6% of residents in Eastchester, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 61 people, 3.4 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Eastchester, New York?
17.7% of adults in Eastchester, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 6, 12.4 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Eastchester, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 13,910 cigarettes a day, 417,308 a month, or 5.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 153,013 minutes a day and 55.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Eastchester is 84.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.25 lifetimes a year.
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