Health Profile of Merrick, New York
Merrick 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+
Merrick Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Merrick | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.7% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Merrick is 81.4 years, about 1.2 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 1.7%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.6% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,432 residents in Merrick are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 325 163 men · 161 women
- 75–84 995 469 men · 526 women
- 65–74 2,067 947 men · 1,121 women
- 50–64 5,045 2,392 men · 2,653 women
Younger residents
4,622 residents in Merrick are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,452 751 boys · 702 girls
- 7–12 1,398 772 boys · 626 girls
- 3–7 1,060 588 boys · 472 girls
- 0–3 712 378 boys · 335 girls
About 601 residents in Merrick (2.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Merrick | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.6% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.2% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 22.4% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Merrick is about 31% lower than in New York. The rate of obesity in Merrick is about 26% lower than in New York. The rate of heart disease in Merrick is about 24% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Merrick | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.4% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.7% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Merrick is about 46% lower than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Merrick is about 36% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 15,302 cigarettes a day, 459,064 a month, or 5.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 168,323 minutes a day and 61.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Merrick is 81.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.44 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 | Merrick | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.12 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Merrick is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Merrick, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Merrick, NY compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrick, NY | 21,138 | 81.4 yrs #2/3 | 1.7% #2/3 | 22.4% #1/3 |
| Freeport, NY | 44,694 | 80.3 yrs | 6.7% | 29.9% |
| North Bellmore, NY | 20,689 | 81.7 yrs | 1.5% | 22.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Merrick, 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 Merrick, New York.
What is the health grade for Merrick, New York?
Merrick, 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 Merrick, New York?
People in Merrick, New York can expect to live 81.4 years on average, 1.2 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Merrick, New York?
1.7% of residents in Merrick, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 58 people, 3.3 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Merrick, New York?
22.4% of adults in Merrick, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 7.7 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Merrick, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 15,302 cigarettes a day, 459,064 a month, or 5.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 168,323 minutes a day and 61.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Merrick is 81.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.44 lifetimes a year.
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