Health Profile of Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie 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
Poughkeepsie Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Poughkeepsie | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.6 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.0% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Poughkeepsie is 76.6 years, about 3.6 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 9.0%, higher than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.4% of residents, higher than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,228 residents in Poughkeepsie are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 712 266 men · 445 women
- 75–84 1,564 616 men · 949 women
- 65–74 2,753 1,159 men · 1,594 women
- 50–64 5,200 2,451 men · 2,749 women
Younger residents
6,088 residents in Poughkeepsie are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,855 1,085 boys · 770 girls
- 7–12 1,753 973 boys · 781 girls
- 3–7 1,395 692 boys · 703 girls
- 0–3 1,085 527 boys · 558 girls
About 1,974 residents in Poughkeepsie (6.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Poughkeepsie | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.5% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Poughkeepsie is about 17% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Poughkeepsie | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.7% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.9% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Poughkeepsie is about 18% higher than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,568 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 17.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 534,251 minutes a day and 195.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Poughkeepsie is 76.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.84 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 | Poughkeepsie | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.06 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Poughkeepsie is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Poughkeepsie, New York has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with New York, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Poughkeepsie, New York.
What is the health grade for Poughkeepsie, New York?
Poughkeepsie, 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.
How long do people live in Poughkeepsie, New York?
People in Poughkeepsie, New York can expect to live 76.6 years on average, 3.6 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Poughkeepsie, New York?
9.0% of residents in Poughkeepsie, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 4.0 points above the New York rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Poughkeepsie, New York?
33.5% of adults in Poughkeepsie, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.3 points above the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Poughkeepsie, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,568 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 17.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 534,251 minutes a day and 195.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Poughkeepsie is 76.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.84 lifetimes a year.
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