Overall Health Rating
Healthier than 80% of states in US
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.
Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in New York
- Tompkins County (105% of U.S. avg)
- Nassau County (105% of U.S. avg)
- New York County (105% of U.S. avg)
- Bronx County (99% of U.S. avg)
- Montgomery County (100% of U.S. avg)
- Cattaraugus County (100% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Health Index, which combines life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment.
General Health Overview
| Metric | New York | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.1% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in New York is 80.3 years, about 2.0 years longer than the US average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in New York is 5.1%, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | New York | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.2% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.2% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in New York is about 19% lower than in US. The rate of diabetes in New York is about 15% lower than in US.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | New York | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in New York are about the same as in US.
Air Quality
| Metric | New York | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in New York is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, New York has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in New York.
What is the health grade for New York?
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Is New York one of the healthiest states in US?
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What is the life expectancy in New York?
The life expectancy in New York is 80.3 years, higher than the US average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of New York residents are uninsured?
5.1% of New York residents are uninsured, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
What percentage of New York residents are obese?
30.2% of New York residents are classified as obese, lower than the US average of 34.3%.