Health Profile of North Tonawanda, New York
North Tonawanda 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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B
North Tonawanda Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | North Tonawanda | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.1% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in North Tonawanda is 77.4 years, about 2.8 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 2.1%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.1% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,555 residents in North Tonawanda are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 721 287 men · 434 women
- 75–84 1,850 723 men · 1,126 women
- 65–74 3,186 1,408 men · 1,777 women
- 50–64 6,798 3,331 men · 3,467 women
Younger residents
5,137 residents in North Tonawanda are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,505 751 boys · 754 girls
- 7–12 1,437 653 boys · 784 girls
- 3–7 1,232 588 boys · 644 girls
- 0–3 964 528 boys · 435 girls
About 2,041 residents in North Tonawanda (6.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | North Tonawanda | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.3% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in North Tonawanda are about the same as in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | North Tonawanda | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.1% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.5% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in North Tonawanda are about the same as in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 44,763 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 492,391 minutes a day and 179.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Tonawanda is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.42 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 Tonawanda | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.86 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in North Tonawanda is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
North Tonawanda, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How North Tonawanda, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tonawanda, NY | 30,183 | 77.4 yrs #2/2 | 2.1% #1/2 | 29.3% #2/2 |
| Tonawanda Town, NY | 56,806 | 78.6 yrs | 2.7% | 26.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, North Tonawanda, New York has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than New York, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in North Tonawanda, New York.
How healthy is North Tonawanda, New York?
North Tonawanda, New York has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in North Tonawanda, New York?
People in North Tonawanda, New York can expect to live 77.4 years on average, 2.8 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
What is the uninsured rate in North Tonawanda, New York?
2.1% of residents in North Tonawanda, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 49 people, 3.0 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in North Tonawanda, New York?
29.3% of adults in North Tonawanda, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.8 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in North Tonawanda, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 44,763 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 492,391 minutes a day and 179.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Tonawanda is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.42 lifetimes a year.
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