Health Profile of Harrison, New York
Harrison 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+
Harrison Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Harrison | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 86.8 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.4% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Harrison is 86.8 years, about 6.5 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 5.4%, higher 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
8,720 residents in Harrison are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 616 263 men · 352 women
- 75–84 1,318 526 men · 792 women
- 65–74 1,889 851 men · 1,038 women
- 50–64 4,897 2,549 men · 2,348 women
Younger residents
6,534 residents in Harrison are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,127 1,014 boys · 1,112 girls
- 7–12 2,082 1,030 boys · 1,051 girls
- 3–7 1,432 679 boys · 754 girls
- 0–3 893 351 boys · 543 girls
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Harrison | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.1% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.2% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 17.4% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Harrison is about 42% lower than in New York. The rate of diabetes in Harrison is about 37% lower than in New York. The rate of heart disease in Harrison is about 35% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Harrison | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.4% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.5% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Harrison is about 46% lower than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Harrison is about 32% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 21,668 cigarettes a day, 650,040 a month, or 7.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 238,348 minutes a day and 87.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Harrison is 86.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 1.91 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 | Harrison | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.18 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Harrison is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Harrison, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Harrison, NY compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison, NY | 29,883 | 86.8 yrs #1/3 | 5.4% #1/3 | 17.4% #1/3 |
| White Plains, NY | 60,573 | 82.4 yrs | 5.9% | 21.9% |
| Port Chester, NY | 30,970 | 82.8 yrs | 13.1% | 24.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Harrison, New York has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than New York, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Harrison, New York.
How healthy is Harrison, New York?
Harrison, 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 Harrison, New York?
People in Harrison, New York can expect to live 86.8 years on average, 6.5 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Harrison, New York?
5.4% of residents in Harrison, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 19 people, about the same as the New York rate of 5.0%.
What percentage of Harrison, New York residents are obese?
17.4% of adults in Harrison, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 6, 12.8 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Harrison, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 21,668 cigarettes a day, 650,040 a month, or 7.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 238,348 minutes a day and 87.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Harrison is 86.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 1.91 lifetimes a year.
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