Health Profile of Elmira, New York
Elmira 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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C
Elmira Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Elmira | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.1 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.8% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Elmira is 75.1 years, about 5.2 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.8%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.8% of residents, higher than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,336 residents in Elmira are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 514 125 men · 389 women
- 75–84 965 345 men · 621 women
- 65–74 2,183 927 men · 1,255 women
- 50–64 4,673 2,375 men · 2,299 women
Younger residents
5,820 residents in Elmira are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,720 786 boys · 935 girls
- 7–12 1,800 848 boys · 952 girls
- 3–7 1,331 642 boys · 689 girls
- 0–3 969 461 boys · 509 girls
About 1,469 residents in Elmira (5.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Elmira | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.1% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.5% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Elmira is about 21% higher than in New York. The rate of diabetes in Elmira is about 19% higher than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Elmira | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.7% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.3% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Elmira is about 36% higher than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Elmira is about 28% higher than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,194 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 530,133 minutes a day and 193.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Elmira is 75.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.90 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 | Elmira | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.82 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Elmira is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Elmira, New York has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with New York, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Elmira, New York.
Is Elmira, New York a healthy place to live?
Elmira, New York has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Elmira, New York?
People in Elmira, New York can expect to live 75.1 years on average, 5.2 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
What percentage of Elmira, New York residents are uninsured?
4.8% of residents in Elmira, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 21 people, about the same as the New York rate of 5.0%.
What percentage of Elmira, New York residents are obese?
36.5% of adults in Elmira, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.3 points above the New York rate of 30.2%.
What is the biggest health concern in Elmira, New York?
Compared with New York as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 23.7%, about 36% higher than the New York rate of 17.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Elmira, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,194 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 530,133 minutes a day and 193.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Elmira is 75.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.90 lifetimes a year.
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