Health Profile of Lockport, New York
Lockport 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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B
Lockport Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lockport | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.5% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lockport is 75.5 years, about 4.8 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.5%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.5% of residents, higher than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,018 residents in Lockport are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 490 125 men · 365 women
- 75–84 743 308 men · 436 women
- 65–74 1,856 873 men · 983 women
- 50–64 3,930 1,934 men · 1,996 women
Younger residents
4,310 residents in Lockport are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,291 629 boys · 662 girls
- 7–12 1,396 660 boys · 736 girls
- 3–7 1,002 458 boys · 544 girls
- 0–3 621 278 boys · 343 girls
About 1,191 residents in Lockport (5.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lockport | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.7% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.3% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Lockport are about the same as in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lockport | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.9% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.4% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Lockport is about 25% higher than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,393 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 389,327 minutes a day and 142.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lockport is 75.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.58 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 | Lockport | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.39 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lockport is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lockport, New York has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with New York, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Lockport, New York.
What is the health grade for Lockport, New York?
Lockport, New York has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Lockport, New York?
People in Lockport, New York can expect to live 75.5 years on average, 4.8 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Lockport, New York?
4.5% of residents in Lockport, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 22 people, 0.5 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Lockport, New York?
32.3% of adults in Lockport, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.1 points above the New York rate of 30.2%.
What health issue is more common in Lockport, New York than elsewhere?
Compared with New York as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 21.9%, about 25% higher than the New York rate of 17.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lockport, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,393 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 389,327 minutes a day and 142.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lockport is 75.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.58 lifetimes a year.
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