Health Profile of Hicksville, New York
Hicksville 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+
Hicksville Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hicksville | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.8 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.1% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hicksville is 82.8 years, about 2.5 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 6.1%, higher than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.4% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
17,627 residents in Hicksville are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,275 341 men · 934 women
- 75–84 2,302 1,085 men · 1,217 women
- 65–74 4,012 1,896 men · 2,116 women
- 50–64 10,038 5,170 men · 4,867 women
Younger residents
7,980 residents in Hicksville are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,358 1,235 boys · 1,123 girls
- 7–12 2,555 1,244 boys · 1,311 girls
- 3–7 1,864 921 boys · 943 girls
- 0–3 1,204 649 boys · 555 girls
About 1,702 residents in Hicksville (3.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hicksville | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 21.8% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Hicksville is about 28% lower than in New York. The rate of diabetes in Hicksville is about 21% lower than in New York. The rate of heart disease in Hicksville is about 19% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hicksville | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.3% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.6% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Hicksville is about 35% lower than in New York. The rate of binge drinking in Hicksville is about 17% lower than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Hicksville is about 16% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 40,166 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 441,824 minutes a day and 161.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hicksville is 82.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.70 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 | Hicksville | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.42 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hicksville is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Hicksville, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hicksville, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hicksville, NY | 43,780 | 82.8 yrs #1/2 | 6.1% #2/2 | 21.8% #1/2 |
| Levittown, NY | 51,899 | 81.3 yrs | 2.5% | 23.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hicksville, 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 Hicksville, New York.
What is the health grade for Hicksville, New York?
Hicksville, 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 Hicksville, New York?
People in Hicksville, New York can expect to live 82.8 years on average, 2.5 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Hicksville, New York?
6.1% of residents in Hicksville, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 1.1 points above the New York rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Hicksville, New York?
21.8% of adults in Hicksville, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 8.4 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hicksville, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 40,166 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 441,824 minutes a day and 161.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hicksville is 82.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.70 lifetimes a year.
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