Health Profile of Nanuet, New York
Nanuet 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
Nanuet Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Nanuet | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.7% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Nanuet is 81.5 years, about 1.3 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7%, higher than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.1% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,853 residents in Nanuet are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 491 166 men · 324 women
- 75–84 1,198 419 men · 779 women
- 65–74 1,982 907 men · 1,075 women
- 50–64 4,182 1,931 men · 2,251 women
Younger residents
4,292 residents in Nanuet are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,470 803 boys · 666 girls
- 7–12 1,232 663 boys · 569 girls
- 3–7 900 466 boys · 435 girls
- 0–3 690 329 boys · 361 girls
About 874 residents in Nanuet (4.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Nanuet | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.4% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.0% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Nanuet is about 16% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Nanuet | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.3% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.9% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Nanuet is about 30% lower than in New York. The rate of binge drinking in Nanuet is about 16% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 20,203 cigarettes a day, 606,078 a month, or 7.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 222,229 minutes a day and 81.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Nanuet is 81.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 1.89 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 | Nanuet | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.24 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Nanuet is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Nanuet, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Nanuet, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanuet, NY | 20,749 | 81.5 yrs #1/2 | 5.7% #1/2 | 26.0% #1/2 |
| Spring Valley, NY | 32,678 | 80.4 yrs | 11.1% | 35.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Nanuet, New York has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than New York, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Nanuet, New York.
Is Nanuet, New York a healthy place to live?
Nanuet, 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Nanuet, New York?
People in Nanuet, New York can expect to live 81.5 years on average, 1.3 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
What percentage of Nanuet, New York residents are uninsured?
5.7% of residents in Nanuet, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 18 people, 0.6 points above the New York rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Nanuet, New York?
26.0% of adults in Nanuet, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 4.2 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Nanuet, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 20,203 cigarettes a day, 606,078 a month, or 7.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 222,229 minutes a day and 81.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Nanuet is 81.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 1.89 lifetimes a year.
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