Health Profile of Rotterdam, New York
Rotterdam 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
Rotterdam Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Rotterdam | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.8% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Rotterdam is 78.6 years, about 1.7 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 1.8%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.6% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,744 residents in Rotterdam are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 536 187 men · 348 women
- 75–84 1,279 548 men · 732 women
- 65–74 2,189 1,025 men · 1,165 women
- 50–64 4,739 2,221 men · 2,518 women
Younger residents
4,325 residents in Rotterdam are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,317 760 boys · 557 girls
- 7–12 1,210 641 boys · 568 girls
- 3–7 1,000 500 boys · 500 girls
- 0–3 798 413 boys · 385 girls
About 1,307 residents in Rotterdam (6.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Rotterdam | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.7% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.7% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.0% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Rotterdam are about the same as in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Rotterdam | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.3% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.1% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Rotterdam are about the same as in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,800 cigarettes a day, 774,002 a month, or 9.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 283,801 minutes a day and 103.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rotterdam is 78.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.51 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 | Rotterdam | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.70 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Rotterdam is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Rotterdam, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Rotterdam, NY compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam, NY | 21,779 | 78.6 yrs #2/3 | 1.8% #2/3 | 27.0% #2/3 |
| Schenectady, NY | 68,515 | 76.8 yrs | 5.0% | 30.9% |
| Niskayuna, NY | 20,872 | 83.4 yrs | 0.6% | 22.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rotterdam, 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 Rotterdam, New York.
What is the health grade for Rotterdam, New York?
Rotterdam, 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 Rotterdam, New York?
People in Rotterdam, New York can expect to live 78.6 years on average, 1.7 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Rotterdam, New York?
1.8% of residents in Rotterdam, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 56 people, 3.3 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Rotterdam, New York?
27.0% of adults in Rotterdam, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 3.2 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Rotterdam, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,800 cigarettes a day, 774,002 a month, or 9.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 283,801 minutes a day and 103.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rotterdam is 78.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.51 lifetimes a year.
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