Health Profile of Jamestown, New York
Jamestown 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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C
Jamestown Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Jamestown | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.0% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Jamestown is 76.7 years, about 3.6 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.0%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.1% of residents, higher than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,083 residents in Jamestown are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 724 216 men · 507 women
- 75–84 1,416 609 men · 807 women
- 65–74 2,474 1,143 men · 1,331 women
- 50–64 5,470 2,844 men · 2,626 women
Younger residents
6,393 residents in Jamestown are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,700 839 boys · 861 girls
- 7–12 1,857 874 boys · 983 girls
- 3–7 1,608 790 boys · 818 girls
- 0–3 1,228 656 boys · 572 girls
About 1,859 residents in Jamestown (6.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Jamestown | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.1% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.0% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Jamestown is about 28% higher than in New York. The rate of diabetes in Jamestown is about 26% higher than in New York. The rate of obesity in Jamestown is about 23% higher than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Jamestown | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.9% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.7% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Jamestown is about 32% higher than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Jamestown is about 30% higher than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 50,036 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 550,397 minutes a day and 200.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jamestown is 76.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.98 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 | Jamestown | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.98 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Jamestown is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Jamestown, New York has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with New York, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Jamestown, New York.
Is Jamestown, New York a healthy place to live?
Jamestown, New York has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Jamestown, New York?
People in Jamestown, New York can expect to live 76.7 years on average, 3.6 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Jamestown, New York?
4.0% of residents in Jamestown, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 25 people, 1.0 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Jamestown, New York?
37.0% of adults in Jamestown, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.8 points above the New York rate of 30.2%.
What health issue is more common in Jamestown, New York than elsewhere?
Compared with New York as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 22.9%, about 32% higher than the New York rate of 17.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Jamestown, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 50,036 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 550,397 minutes a day and 200.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jamestown is 76.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.98 lifetimes a year.
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