Health Profile of Niskayuna, New York
Niskayuna 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+
Niskayuna Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Niskayuna | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.4 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 0.6% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Niskayuna is 83.4 years, about 3.1 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 0.6%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.5% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,325 residents in Niskayuna are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 686 216 men · 470 women
- 75–84 1,091 485 men · 606 women
- 65–74 2,159 1,006 men · 1,153 women
- 50–64 4,389 2,189 men · 2,200 women
Younger residents
4,987 residents in Niskayuna are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,528 774 boys · 754 girls
- 7–12 1,485 763 boys · 722 girls
- 3–7 1,140 611 boys · 529 girls
- 0–3 834 474 boys · 360 girls
About 840 residents in Niskayuna (4.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Niskayuna | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.8% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 22.9% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Niskayuna is about 24% lower than in New York. The rate of diabetes in Niskayuna is about 21% lower than in New York. The rate of heart disease in Niskayuna is about 17% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Niskayuna | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.0% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.7% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Niskayuna is about 48% lower than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Niskayuna is about 36% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 13,776 cigarettes a day, 413,269 a month, or 5.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 151,532 minutes a day and 55.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Niskayuna is 83.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.26 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 | Niskayuna | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.84 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Niskayuna is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Niskayuna, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Niskayuna, NY compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niskayuna, NY | 20,872 | 83.4 yrs #1/3 | 0.6% #1/3 | 22.9% #1/3 |
| Schenectady, NY | 68,515 | 76.8 yrs | 5.0% | 30.9% |
| Rotterdam, NY | 21,779 | 78.6 yrs | 1.8% | 27.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Niskayuna, New York has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than New York, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Niskayuna, New York.
Is Niskayuna, New York a healthy place to live?
Niskayuna, 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the life expectancy in Niskayuna, New York?
People in Niskayuna, New York can expect to live 83.4 years on average, 3.1 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Niskayuna, New York?
0.6% of residents in Niskayuna, New York have no health insurance, fewer than 1 in 100 people, 4.5 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Niskayuna, New York?
22.9% of adults in Niskayuna, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 7.2 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Niskayuna, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 13,776 cigarettes a day, 413,269 a month, or 5.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 151,532 minutes a day and 55.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Niskayuna is 83.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.26 lifetimes a year.
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