Health Profile of Plainview, New York
Plainview 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+
Plainview Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Plainview | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.0% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Plainview is 82.3 years, about 2.0 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 7.6% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,700 residents in Plainview are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,025 321 men · 703 women
- 75–84 1,580 780 men · 800 women
- 65–74 2,648 1,128 men · 1,519 women
- 50–64 5,448 2,660 men · 2,788 women
Younger residents
5,733 residents in Plainview are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,862 928 boys · 934 girls
- 7–12 1,901 1,042 boys · 859 girls
- 3–7 1,242 712 boys · 530 girls
- 0–3 728 393 boys · 335 girls
About 1,350 residents in Plainview (5.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Plainview | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.0% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.8% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 21.1% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Plainview is about 30% lower than in New York. The rate of diabetes in Plainview is about 27% lower than in New York. The rate of heart disease in Plainview is about 17% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Plainview | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.8% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.4% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Plainview is about 49% lower than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Plainview is about 33% lower than in New York. The rate of binge drinking in Plainview is about 17% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 17,569 cigarettes a day, 527,059 a month, or 6.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 193,255 minutes a day and 70.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Plainview is 82.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.63 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 | Plainview | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.42 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Plainview is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Plainview, 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 Plainview, New York.
What is the health grade for Plainview, New York?
Plainview, 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 Plainview, New York?
People in Plainview, New York can expect to live 82.3 years on average, 2.0 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Plainview, New York?
3.0% of residents in Plainview, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 33 people, 2.0 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Plainview, New York?
21.1% of adults in Plainview, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 9.1 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Plainview, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 17,569 cigarettes a day, 527,059 a month, or 6.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 193,255 minutes a day and 70.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Plainview is 82.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.63 lifetimes a year.
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