Health Profile of Rochester, New York
Rochester 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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C
Rochester Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Rochester | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.9% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Rochester is 75.7 years, about 4.5 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.9%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.4% of residents, higher than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
60,340 residents in Rochester are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,695 815 men · 1,880 women
- 75–84 7,101 2,938 men · 4,163 women
- 65–74 14,448 6,521 men · 7,927 women
- 50–64 36,096 17,328 men · 18,769 women
Younger residents
43,672 residents in Rochester are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 13,590 6,922 boys · 6,668 girls
- 7–12 12,563 6,621 boys · 5,942 girls
- 3–7 9,893 5,052 boys · 4,841 girls
- 0–3 7,626 3,843 boys · 3,783 girls
About 9,175 residents in Rochester (4.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Rochester | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.2% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Rochester is about 40% higher than in New York. The rate of diabetes in Rochester is about 36% higher than in New York. The rate of cancer in Rochester is about 30% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Rochester | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.0% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.1% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Rochester is about 39% higher than in New York. The rate of smoking in Rochester is about 32% higher than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 380,393 cigarettes a day, 11.4 million a month, or 138.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 4.2 million minutes a day and 1.5 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rochester is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.11 lifetimes a day, or 38 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 | Rochester | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.05 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Rochester is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Rochester, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Rochester, NY compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 208,823 | 75.7 yrs #3/3 | 4.9% #3/3 | 42.2% #3/3 |
| Brighton, NY | 36,809 | 82.0 yrs | 2.8% | 27.2% |
| Irondequoit, NY | 50,494 | 82.3 yrs | 2.7% | 31.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rochester, New York has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with New York, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Rochester, New York.
Is Rochester, New York a healthy place to live?
Rochester, New York has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Rochester, New York?
People in Rochester, New York can expect to live 75.7 years on average, 4.5 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
What percentage of Rochester, New York residents are uninsured?
4.9% of residents in Rochester, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 20 people, about the same as the New York rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Rochester, New York?
42.2% of adults in Rochester, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 12.0 points above the New York rate of 30.2%.
Which health problem stands out most in Rochester, New York?
Compared with New York as a whole, obesity stands out most: the adult rate here is 42.2%, about 40% higher than the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Rochester, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 380,393 cigarettes a day, 11.4 million a month, or 138.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 4.2 million minutes a day and 1.5 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rochester is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.11 lifetimes a day, or 38 lifetimes a year.
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