Health Profile of Medford, New York
Medford 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
Medford Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Medford | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.6% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.2% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Medford is 79.1 years, about 1.2 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.6%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.2% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,848 residents in Medford are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 422 156 men · 266 women
- 75–84 1,211 521 men · 689 women
- 65–74 2,244 1,005 men · 1,239 women
- 50–64 4,971 2,382 men · 2,590 women
Younger residents
5,116 residents in Medford are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,592 746 boys · 846 girls
- 7–12 1,671 798 boys · 873 girls
- 3–7 1,157 580 boys · 577 girls
- 0–3 696 367 boys · 329 girls
About 980 residents in Medford (4.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Medford | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.4% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Medford is about 21% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Medford | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.5% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.8% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Medford are about the same as in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,161 cigarettes a day, 904,838 a month, or 11.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 331,774 minutes a day and 121.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Medford is 79.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.91 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 | Medford | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.01 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Medford is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Medford, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Medford, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, NY | 24,794 | 79.1 yrs #2/2 | 3.6% #1/2 | 28.4% #2/2 |
| East Patchogue, NY | 21,678 | 80.0 yrs | 3.7% | 27.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Medford, New York has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than New York, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Medford, New York.
How healthy is Medford, New York?
Medford, 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 average lifespan in Medford, New York?
People in Medford, New York can expect to live 79.1 years on average, 1.2 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Medford, New York?
3.6% of residents in Medford, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 28 people, 1.4 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Medford, New York?
28.4% of adults in Medford, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 1.7 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Medford, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,161 cigarettes a day, 904,838 a month, or 11.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 331,774 minutes a day and 121.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Medford is 79.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.91 lifetimes a year.
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