Health Profile of Lindenhurst, New York
Lindenhurst 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
Lindenhurst Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lindenhurst | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.1% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.2% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lindenhurst is 79.9 years, about 0.4 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.1%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.2% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,895 residents in Lindenhurst are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 419 125 men · 294 women
- 75–84 1,242 433 men · 809 women
- 65–74 2,263 1,120 men · 1,144 women
- 50–64 5,971 3,029 men · 2,942 women
Younger residents
5,375 residents in Lindenhurst are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,858 902 boys · 956 girls
- 7–12 1,572 739 boys · 833 girls
- 3–7 1,114 589 boys · 525 girls
- 0–3 832 506 boys · 326 girls
About 963 residents in Lindenhurst (3.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lindenhurst | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.4% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.1% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Lindenhurst is about 23% lower than in New York. The rate of heart disease in Lindenhurst is about 22% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lindenhurst | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.5% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.6% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Lindenhurst are about the same as in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 32,955 cigarettes a day, 988,651 a month, or 12.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 362,505 minutes a day and 132.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lindenhurst is 79.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.15 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 | Lindenhurst | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.06 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lindenhurst is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Lindenhurst, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Lindenhurst, NY compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenhurst, NY | 27,103 | 79.9 yrs #2/3 | 3.1% #1/3 | 27.1% #1/3 |
| Copiague, NY | 23,416 | 81.9 yrs | 5.6% | 30.2% |
| West Babylon, NY | 40,539 | 79.8 yrs | 5.2% | 27.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lindenhurst, 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 Lindenhurst, New York.
What is the health grade for Lindenhurst, New York?
Lindenhurst, 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 Lindenhurst, New York?
People in Lindenhurst, New York can expect to live 79.9 years on average, about the same as the New York average of 80.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Lindenhurst, New York?
3.1% of residents in Lindenhurst, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 32 people, 1.9 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Lindenhurst, New York?
27.1% of adults in Lindenhurst, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 3.1 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lindenhurst, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 32,955 cigarettes a day, 988,651 a month, or 12.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 362,505 minutes a day and 132.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lindenhurst is 79.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.15 lifetimes a year.
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