Health Profile of Irondequoit, New York
Irondequoit 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
Irondequoit Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Irondequoit | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.7% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Irondequoit is 82.3 years, about 2.0 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 2.7%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.0% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
20,901 residents in Irondequoit are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,805 532 men · 1,273 women
- 75–84 3,135 1,288 men · 1,847 women
- 65–74 5,581 2,475 men · 3,107 women
- 50–64 10,380 4,930 men · 5,450 women
Younger residents
9,416 residents in Irondequoit are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,131 1,645 boys · 1,486 girls
- 7–12 2,704 1,368 boys · 1,336 girls
- 3–7 1,995 926 boys · 1,069 girls
- 0–3 1,585 696 boys · 889 girls
About 2,518 residents in Irondequoit (5.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Irondequoit | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.0% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.4% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Irondequoit is about 19% higher than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Irondequoit | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.7% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.8% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Irondequoit is about 21% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 55,571 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 611,286 minutes a day and 223.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Irondequoit is 82.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.16 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 | Irondequoit | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.03 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Irondequoit is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Irondequoit, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Irondequoit, NY compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irondequoit, NY | 50,494 | 82.3 yrs #1/3 | 2.7% #1/3 | 31.4% #2/3 |
| Rochester, NY | 208,823 | 75.7 yrs | 4.9% | 42.2% |
| Brighton, NY | 36,809 | 82.0 yrs | 2.8% | 27.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Irondequoit, 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 Irondequoit, New York.
What is the health grade for Irondequoit, New York?
Irondequoit, 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 Irondequoit, New York?
People in Irondequoit, New York can expect to live 82.3 years on average, 2.0 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Irondequoit, New York?
2.7% of residents in Irondequoit, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 37 people, 2.4 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Irondequoit, New York?
31.4% of adults in Irondequoit, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.3 points above the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Irondequoit, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 55,571 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 611,286 minutes a day and 223.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Irondequoit is 82.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.16 lifetimes a year.
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