Health Profile of Port Chester, New York
Port Chester 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
Port Chester Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Port Chester | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.8 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.1% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Port Chester is 82.8 years, about 2.5 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 13.1%, higher than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.0% of residents, higher than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,685 residents in Port Chester are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 673 237 men · 436 women
- 75–84 1,139 489 men · 650 women
- 65–74 1,994 821 men · 1,173 women
- 50–64 5,880 3,113 men · 2,767 women
Younger residents
6,359 residents in Port Chester are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,807 1,023 boys · 784 girls
- 7–12 1,819 1,026 boys · 793 girls
- 3–7 1,533 784 boys · 749 girls
- 0–3 1,200 561 boys · 639 girls
About 866 residents in Port Chester (2.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Port Chester | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.8% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.7% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.2% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Port Chester is about 29% lower than in New York. The rate of heart disease in Port Chester is about 26% lower than in New York. The rate of obesity in Port Chester is about 20% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Port Chester | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.4% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.9% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Port Chester is about 17% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,042 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 396,467 minutes a day and 144.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Port Chester is 82.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.32 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 | Port Chester | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.09 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Port Chester is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Port Chester, 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 Port Chester, New York.
Is Port Chester, New York a healthy place to live?
Port Chester, 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 Port Chester, New York?
People in Port Chester, New York can expect to live 82.8 years on average, 2.5 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
What percentage of Port Chester, New York residents are uninsured?
13.1% of residents in Port Chester, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 8.1 points above the New York rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Port Chester, New York?
24.2% of adults in Port Chester, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 6.0 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Port Chester, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,042 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 396,467 minutes a day and 144.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Port Chester is 82.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.32 lifetimes a year.
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