Health Profile of Spring Valley, New York
Spring Valley 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
Spring Valley Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Spring Valley | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.1% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Spring Valley is 80.4 years, about 0.1 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 11.1%, higher than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.1% of residents, higher than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,015 residents in Spring Valley are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 281 94 men · 186 women
- 75–84 653 227 men · 426 women
- 65–74 1,852 822 men · 1,030 women
- 50–64 4,229 1,962 men · 2,267 women
Younger residents
11,189 residents in Spring Valley are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,886 1,515 boys · 1,371 girls
- 7–12 3,234 1,595 boys · 1,639 girls
- 3–7 2,830 1,478 boys · 1,352 girls
- 0–3 2,239 1,218 boys · 1,021 girls
About 484 residents in Spring Valley (1.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Spring Valley | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.1% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.0% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Spring Valley is about 39% lower than in New York. The rate of heart disease in Spring Valley is about 19% lower than in New York. The rate of diabetes in Spring Valley is about 18% higher than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Spring Valley | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.3% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.7% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Spring Valley is about 25% higher than in New York. The rate of smoking in Spring Valley is about 22% higher than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 44,123 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 485,350 minutes a day and 177.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Spring Valley is 80.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.19 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 | Spring Valley | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.13 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Spring Valley is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Spring Valley, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Spring Valley, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley, NY | 32,678 | 80.4 yrs #2/2 | 11.1% #2/2 | 35.0% #2/2 |
| Monsey, NY | 29,660 | 80.9 yrs | 1.6% | 33.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, New York.
Is Spring Valley, New York a healthy place to live?
Spring Valley, 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 life expectancy in Spring Valley, New York?
People in Spring Valley, New York can expect to live 80.4 years on average, about the same as the New York average of 80.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Spring Valley, New York?
11.1% of residents in Spring Valley, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 6.1 points above the New York rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Spring Valley, New York?
35.0% of adults in Spring Valley, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.8 points above the New York rate of 30.2%.
What health issue is more common in Spring Valley, New York than elsewhere?
Compared with New York as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 30.7%, about 25% higher than the New York rate of 24.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Spring Valley, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 44,123 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 485,350 minutes a day and 177.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Spring Valley is 80.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.19 lifetimes a year.
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