Health Profile of Niagara Falls, New York
Niagara Falls 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
Niagara Falls Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Niagara Falls | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.1% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Niagara Falls is 74.5 years, about 5.8 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.1%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.5% of residents, higher than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
18,026 residents in Niagara Falls are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,249 423 men · 826 women
- 75–84 2,387 975 men · 1,412 women
- 65–74 4,654 2,239 men · 2,415 women
- 50–64 9,736 4,675 men · 5,061 women
Younger residents
9,723 residents in Niagara Falls are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,877 1,530 boys · 1,348 girls
- 7–12 2,964 1,552 boys · 1,411 girls
- 3–7 2,299 1,169 boys · 1,129 girls
- 0–3 1,583 779 boys · 805 girls
About 3,817 residents in Niagara Falls (8.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Niagara Falls | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.0% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.6% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Niagara Falls is about 36% higher than in New York. The rate of heart disease in Niagara Falls is about 26% higher than in New York. The rate of obesity in Niagara Falls is about 18% higher than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Niagara Falls | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.5% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.7% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Niagara Falls is about 35% higher than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Niagara Falls is about 25% higher than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 88,731 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 976,043 minutes a day and 356.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Niagara Falls is 74.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 9.10 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 | Niagara Falls | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.74 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Niagara Falls is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Niagara Falls, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Niagara Falls, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls, NY | 47,958 | 74.5 yrs #2/2 | 4.1% #2/2 | 35.6% #2/2 |
| North Tonawanda, NY | 30,183 | 77.4 yrs | 2.1% | 29.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls, New York.
What is the health grade for Niagara Falls, New York?
Niagara Falls, 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.
How long do people live in Niagara Falls, New York?
People in Niagara Falls, New York can expect to live 74.5 years on average, 5.8 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
What percentage of Niagara Falls, New York residents are uninsured?
4.1% of residents in Niagara Falls, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 0.9 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Niagara Falls, New York?
35.6% of adults in Niagara Falls, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.4 points above the New York rate of 30.2%.
Which health problem stands out most in Niagara Falls, New York?
Compared with New York as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 13.0%, about 36% higher than the New York rate of 9.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Niagara Falls, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 88,731 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 976,043 minutes a day and 356.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Niagara Falls is 74.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 9.10 lifetimes a year.
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