Health Profile of Mineola, New York
Mineola 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+
Mineola Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Mineola | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.9 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.8% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Mineola is 81.9 years, about 1.6 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 2.8%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.1% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,832 residents in Mineola are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 521 198 men · 323 women
- 75–84 1,073 416 men · 657 women
- 65–74 1,754 861 men · 893 women
- 50–64 4,484 2,214 men · 2,270 women
Younger residents
3,768 residents in Mineola are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,069 592 boys · 477 girls
- 7–12 1,194 673 boys · 521 girls
- 3–7 917 502 boys · 415 girls
- 0–3 588 315 boys · 273 girls
About 813 residents in Mineola (3.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Mineola | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.0% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.0% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Mineola is about 27% lower than in New York. The rate of obesity in Mineola is about 24% lower than in New York. The rate of heart disease in Mineola is about 23% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Mineola | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.4% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.2% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Mineola is about 35% lower than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Mineola is about 22% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 19,433 cigarettes a day, 582,983 a month, or 7.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 213,760 minutes a day and 78.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mineola is 81.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.81 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 | Mineola | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.59 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Mineola is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Mineola, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Mineola, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineola, NY | 21,174 | 81.9 yrs #2/2 | 2.8% #2/2 | 23.0% #2/2 |
| Garden City, NY | 23,057 | 85.4 yrs | 2.1% | 19.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mineola, 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 Mineola, New York.
Is Mineola, New York a healthy place to live?
Mineola, 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 Mineola, New York?
People in Mineola, New York can expect to live 81.9 years on average, 1.6 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Mineola, New York?
2.8% of residents in Mineola, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 35 people, 2.2 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Mineola, New York?
23.0% of adults in Mineola, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 7.2 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Mineola, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 19,433 cigarettes a day, 582,983 a month, or 7.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 213,760 minutes a day and 78.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mineola is 81.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.81 lifetimes a year.
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