Health Profile of Monsey, New York
Monsey 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
Monsey Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Monsey | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.9 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.6% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Monsey is 80.9 years, about 0.6 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 1.6%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.1% of residents, higher than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
3,471 residents in Monsey are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 196 72 men · 124 women
- 75–84 475 209 men · 266 women
- 65–74 933 443 men · 489 women
- 50–64 1,867 987 men · 880 women
Younger residents
15,637 residents in Monsey are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,861 1,943 boys · 1,918 girls
- 7–12 4,401 2,301 boys · 2,100 girls
- 3–7 4,081 2,124 boys · 1,957 girls
- 0–3 3,295 1,680 boys · 1,615 girls
About 355 residents in Monsey (1.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Monsey | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.4% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.5% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Monsey is about 34% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Monsey | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 27.2% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.6% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Monsey is about 56% higher than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Monsey is about 29% higher than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,998 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 406,982 minutes a day and 148.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Monsey is 80.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.49 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 | Monsey | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.09 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Monsey is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Monsey, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Monsey, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monsey, NY | 29,660 | 80.9 yrs #1/2 | 1.6% #1/2 | 33.5% #1/2 |
| Spring Valley, NY | 32,678 | 80.4 yrs | 11.1% | 35.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Monsey, 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 Monsey, New York.
How healthy is Monsey, New York?
Monsey, 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.
How long do people live in Monsey, New York?
People in Monsey, New York can expect to live 80.9 years on average, 0.6 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Monsey, New York?
1.6% of residents in Monsey, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 64 people, 3.5 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
What percentage of Monsey, New York residents are obese?
33.5% of adults in Monsey, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.4 points above the New York rate of 30.2%.
Which health problem stands out most in Monsey, New York?
Compared with New York as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 27.2%, about 56% higher than the New York rate of 17.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Monsey, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,998 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 406,982 minutes a day and 148.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Monsey is 80.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.49 lifetimes a year.
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