Health Profile of Oceanside, New York
Oceanside 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
Oceanside Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Oceanside | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.0 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.0% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Oceanside is 81.0 years, about 0.8 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.0%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.5% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,256 residents in Oceanside are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 860 411 men · 449 women
- 75–84 1,809 694 men · 1,114 women
- 65–74 3,389 1,595 men · 1,795 women
- 50–64 7,198 3,503 men · 3,695 women
Younger residents
6,386 residents in Oceanside are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,181 1,336 boys · 845 girls
- 7–12 1,890 988 boys · 902 girls
- 3–7 1,349 645 boys · 704 girls
- 0–3 966 491 boys · 475 girls
About 1,530 residents in Oceanside (4.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Oceanside | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.8% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Oceanside is about 22% lower than in New York. The rate of obesity in Oceanside is about 21% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Oceanside | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.5% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.1% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Oceanside is about 34% lower than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Oceanside is about 22% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 29,060 cigarettes a day, 871,810 a month, or 10.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 319,664 minutes a day and 116.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oceanside is 81.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.74 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 | Oceanside | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.17 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Oceanside is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Oceanside, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Oceanside, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside, NY | 31,670 | 81.0 yrs #2/2 | 3.0% #2/2 | 23.8% #2/2 |
| Rockville Centre, NY | 25,745 | 82.6 yrs | 1.1% | 22.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Oceanside, New York has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than New York, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Oceanside, New York.
How healthy is Oceanside, New York?
Oceanside, 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Oceanside, New York?
People in Oceanside, New York can expect to live 81.0 years on average, 0.8 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Oceanside, New York?
3.0% of residents in Oceanside, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 34 people, 2.1 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Oceanside, New York?
23.8% of adults in Oceanside, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 6.4 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Oceanside, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 29,060 cigarettes a day, 871,810 a month, or 10.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 319,664 minutes a day and 116.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oceanside is 81.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.74 lifetimes a year.
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