Health Profile of North Bellmore, New York
North Bellmore 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+
North Bellmore Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | North Bellmore | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.5% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in North Bellmore is 81.7 years, about 1.5 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 1.5%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.4% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,785 residents in North Bellmore are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 388 122 men · 266 women
- 75–84 965 470 men · 494 women
- 65–74 1,829 886 men · 943 women
- 50–64 4,603 2,127 men · 2,476 women
Younger residents
4,327 residents in North Bellmore are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,273 693 boys · 580 girls
- 7–12 1,475 731 boys · 743 girls
- 3–7 1,001 499 boys · 502 girls
- 0–3 579 304 boys · 275 girls
About 648 residents in North Bellmore (3.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | North Bellmore | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.8% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 22.9% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in North Bellmore is about 29% lower than in New York. The rate of obesity in North Bellmore is about 24% lower than in New York. The rate of heart disease in North Bellmore is about 22% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | North Bellmore | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.9% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.7% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in North Bellmore is about 38% lower than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in North Bellmore is about 28% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 17,656 cigarettes a day, 529,685 a month, or 6.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 194,218 minutes a day and 70.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Bellmore is 81.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.65 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 | North Bellmore | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.22 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in North Bellmore is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
North Bellmore, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How North Bellmore, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bellmore, NY | 20,689 | 81.7 yrs #2/2 | 1.5% #1/2 | 22.9% #1/2 |
| East Meadow, NY | 39,652 | 82.2 yrs | 4.6% | 23.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, North Bellmore, 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 North Bellmore, New York.
How healthy is North Bellmore, New York?
North Bellmore, 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 average lifespan in North Bellmore, New York?
People in North Bellmore, New York can expect to live 81.7 years on average, 1.5 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
What is the uninsured rate in North Bellmore, New York?
1.5% of residents in North Bellmore, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 66 people, 3.5 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in North Bellmore, New York?
22.9% of adults in North Bellmore, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 7.3 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in North Bellmore, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 17,656 cigarettes a day, 529,685 a month, or 6.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 194,218 minutes a day and 70.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Bellmore is 81.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.65 lifetimes a year.
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