Health Profile of Newburgh, New York
Newburgh 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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C
Newburgh Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Newburgh | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.0% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Newburgh is 78.1 years, about 2.2 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 9.0%, higher than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.7% of residents, higher than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,151 residents in Newburgh are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 348 89 men · 258 women
- 75–84 929 393 men · 537 women
- 65–74 1,661 672 men · 989 women
- 50–64 4,214 2,040 men · 2,173 women
Younger residents
7,627 residents in Newburgh are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,258 1,192 boys · 1,065 girls
- 7–12 2,300 1,215 boys · 1,085 girls
- 3–7 1,770 923 boys · 847 girls
- 0–3 1,299 699 boys · 600 girls
About 966 residents in Newburgh (3.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Newburgh | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.2% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.4% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.7% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Newburgh is about 38% lower than in New York. The rate of diabetes in Newburgh is about 26% higher than in New York. The rate of obesity in Newburgh is about 19% higher than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Newburgh | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.0% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.1% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Newburgh is about 39% higher than in New York. The rate of smoking in Newburgh is about 15% higher than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,611 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 479,724 minutes a day and 175.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Newburgh is 78.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.27 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 | Newburgh | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.00 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Newburgh is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Newburgh, New York has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with New York, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Newburgh, New York.
How healthy is Newburgh, New York?
Newburgh, New York has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Newburgh, New York?
People in Newburgh, New York can expect to live 78.1 years on average, 2.2 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Newburgh, New York?
9.0% of residents in Newburgh, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 4.0 points above the New York rate of 5.0%.
What percentage of Newburgh, New York residents are obese?
35.7% of adults in Newburgh, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.6 points above the New York rate of 30.2%.
What is the biggest health concern in Newburgh, New York?
Compared with New York as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 34.1%, about 39% higher than the New York rate of 24.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Newburgh, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,611 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 479,724 minutes a day and 175.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Newburgh is 78.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.27 lifetimes a year.
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