Health Profile of Massapequa, New York
Massapequa 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+
Massapequa Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Massapequa | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.6 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 0.7% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.2% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Massapequa is 81.6 years, about 1.3 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 0.7%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.2% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,567 residents in Massapequa are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 447 145 men · 302 women
- 75–84 1,255 561 men · 694 women
- 65–74 2,005 988 men · 1,017 women
- 50–64 4,861 2,427 men · 2,434 women
Younger residents
4,499 residents in Massapequa are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,484 821 boys · 663 girls
- 7–12 1,375 633 boys · 742 girls
- 3–7 974 413 boys · 561 girls
- 0–3 666 308 boys · 358 girls
About 805 residents in Massapequa (3.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Massapequa | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.8% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.1% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Massapequa is about 29% lower than in New York. The rate of obesity in Massapequa is about 24% lower than in New York. The rate of heart disease in Massapequa is about 18% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Massapequa | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.7% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.1% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Massapequa is about 39% lower than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Massapequa is about 30% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,170 cigarettes a day, 545,095 a month, or 6.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 199,868 minutes a day and 73.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Massapequa is 81.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.70 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 | Massapequa | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.11 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Massapequa is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Massapequa, 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 Massapequa, New York.
What is the health grade for Massapequa, New York?
Massapequa, 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.
How long do people live in Massapequa, New York?
People in Massapequa, New York can expect to live 81.6 years on average, 1.3 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Massapequa, New York?
0.7% of residents in Massapequa, New York have no health insurance, fewer than 1 in 100 people, 4.3 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Massapequa, New York?
23.1% of adults in Massapequa, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 7.1 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Massapequa, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,170 cigarettes a day, 545,095 a month, or 6.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 199,868 minutes a day and 73.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Massapequa is 81.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.70 lifetimes a year.
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