Health Profile of Mount Vernon, New York
Mount Vernon 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
Mount Vernon Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Mount Vernon | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.1% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Mount Vernon is 79.1 years, about 1.1 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1%, higher than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.0% of residents, higher than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
25,926 residents in Mount Vernon are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,968 488 men · 1,480 women
- 75–84 3,300 1,076 men · 2,225 women
- 65–74 6,142 2,703 men · 3,439 women
- 50–64 14,515 6,126 men · 8,389 women
Younger residents
14,229 residents in Mount Vernon are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,567 2,186 boys · 2,381 girls
- 7–12 4,065 1,983 boys · 2,083 girls
- 3–7 3,130 1,573 boys · 1,557 girls
- 0–3 2,466 1,269 boys · 1,197 girls
About 3,709 residents in Mount Vernon (5.1% 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 | Mount Vernon | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.1% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Mount Vernon is about 27% higher than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Mount Vernon | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.9% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.8% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Mount Vernon is about 26% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 90,560 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 33.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 996,155 minutes a day and 363.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mount Vernon is 79.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.74 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 | Mount Vernon | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.37 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Mount Vernon is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Mount Vernon, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Mount Vernon, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon, NY | 72,261 | 79.1 yrs #2/2 | 7.1% #2/2 | 28.1% #2/2 |
| Eastchester, NY | 20,417 | 84.8 yrs | 1.6% | 17.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, New York.
Is Mount Vernon, New York a healthy place to live?
Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, New York?
People in Mount Vernon, New York can expect to live 79.1 years on average, 1.1 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Mount Vernon, New York?
7.1% of residents in Mount Vernon, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 2.1 points above the New York rate of 5.0%.
What percentage of Mount Vernon, New York residents are obese?
28.1% of adults in Mount Vernon, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 2.1 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
Which health problem stands out most in Mount Vernon, New York?
Compared with New York as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 12.1%, about 27% higher than the New York rate of 9.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Mount Vernon, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 90,560 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 33.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 996,155 minutes a day and 363.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mount Vernon is 79.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.74 lifetimes a year.
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