Health Profile of Syracuse, New York
Syracuse 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
Syracuse Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Syracuse | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.4 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.0% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Syracuse is 76.4 years, about 3.8 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is about the same as in New York, at 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.6% of residents, higher than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
41,707 residents in Syracuse are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,714 785 men · 1,930 women
- 75–84 5,295 2,085 men · 3,209 women
- 65–74 10,387 4,838 men · 5,549 women
- 50–64 23,311 11,566 men · 11,745 women
Younger residents
29,403 residents in Syracuse are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 8,602 4,677 boys · 3,925 girls
- 7–12 8,640 4,434 boys · 4,206 girls
- 3–7 6,915 3,399 boys · 3,516 girls
- 0–3 5,246 2,648 boys · 2,598 girls
About 7,077 residents in Syracuse (4.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Syracuse | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.2% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.4% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Syracuse is about 24% higher than in New York. The rate of cancer in Syracuse is about 22% lower than in New York. The rate of obesity in Syracuse is about 17% higher than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Syracuse | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.2% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.3% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Syracuse is about 28% higher than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Syracuse is about 20% higher than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 258,388 cigarettes a day, 7.8 million a month, or 94.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.8 million minutes a day and 1.0 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Syracuse is 76.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.07 lifetimes a day, or 26 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 | Syracuse | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.99 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Syracuse is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, New York.
What is the health grade for Syracuse, New York?
Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, New York?
People in Syracuse, New York can expect to live 76.4 years on average, 3.8 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
What percentage of Syracuse, New York residents are uninsured?
5.0% of residents in Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, New York?
35.4% of adults in Syracuse, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.3 points above the New York rate of 30.2%.
Which health problem stands out most in Syracuse, New York?
Compared with New York as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 22.2%, about 28% higher than the New York rate of 17.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Syracuse, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 258,388 cigarettes a day, 7.8 million a month, or 94.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.8 million minutes a day and 1.0 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Syracuse is 76.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.07 lifetimes a day, or 26 lifetimes a year.
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