Health Profile of Elmont, New York
Elmont 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
Elmont Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Elmont | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.1% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Elmont is 81.1 years, about 0.8 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1%, higher than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.1% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,757 residents in Elmont are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 747 212 men · 534 women
- 75–84 1,367 520 men · 846 women
- 65–74 3,194 1,541 men · 1,653 women
- 50–64 7,450 3,504 men · 3,946 women
Younger residents
7,519 residents in Elmont are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,456 1,385 boys · 1,071 girls
- 7–12 2,151 1,157 boys · 994 girls
- 3–7 1,627 839 boys · 788 girls
- 0–3 1,285 668 boys · 617 girls
About 1,161 residents in Elmont (3.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Elmont | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.2% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.7% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.3% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Elmont is about 27% lower than in New York. The rate of cancer in Elmont is about 23% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Elmont | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.8% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.3% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Elmont is about 27% lower than in New York. The rate of binge drinking in Elmont is about 22% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,967 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 428,632 minutes a day and 156.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Elmont is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.67 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 | Elmont | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.55 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Elmont is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Elmont, 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 Elmont, New York.
Is Elmont, New York a healthy place to live?
Elmont, 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 Elmont, New York?
People in Elmont, New York can expect to live 81.1 years on average, 0.8 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Elmont, New York?
7.1% of residents in Elmont, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 2.0 points above the New York rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Elmont, New York?
28.3% of adults in Elmont, 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 Elmont, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,967 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 428,632 minutes a day and 156.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Elmont is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.67 lifetimes a year.
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