Health Profile of Rome, New York
Rome 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
Rome Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Rome | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.1% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.9% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Rome is 76.7 years, about 3.6 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.1%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.9% of residents, higher than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,390 residents in Rome are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 772 292 men · 480 women
- 75–84 2,008 866 men · 1,142 women
- 65–74 3,093 1,487 men · 1,606 women
- 50–64 6,517 3,298 men · 3,219 women
Younger residents
6,238 residents in Rome are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,860 996 boys · 864 girls
- 7–12 1,870 1,031 boys · 839 girls
- 3–7 1,458 791 boys · 666 girls
- 0–3 1,051 562 boys · 488 girls
About 2,357 residents in Rome (7.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Rome | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.4% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.6% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Rome is about 16% higher than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Rome | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.9% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.3% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Rome is about 20% higher than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Rome is about 20% higher than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 53,556 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 589,121 minutes a day and 215.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rome is 76.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.33 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 | Rome | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.72 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Rome is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rome, 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 Rome, New York.
How healthy is Rome, New York?
Rome, 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 Rome, New York?
People in Rome, New York can expect to live 76.7 years on average, 3.6 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Rome, New York?
4.1% of residents in Rome, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 0.9 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Rome, New York?
33.6% of adults in Rome, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.4 points above the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Rome, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 53,556 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 589,121 minutes a day and 215.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rome is 76.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.33 lifetimes a year.
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