Health Profile of Troy, New York
Troy 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
Troy Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Troy | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.6% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.9% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Troy is 76.8 years, about 3.4 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.6%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.9% of residents, higher than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,597 residents in Troy are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 926 301 men · 626 women
- 75–84 1,787 736 men · 1,050 women
- 65–74 3,542 1,529 men · 2,013 women
- 50–64 8,342 3,880 men · 4,462 women
Younger residents
9,078 residents in Troy are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,851 1,408 boys · 1,443 girls
- 7–12 2,617 1,342 boys · 1,275 girls
- 3–7 2,046 1,049 boys · 996 girls
- 0–3 1,564 792 boys · 771 girls
About 2,330 residents in Troy (4.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Troy | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.2% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.0% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Troy is about 24% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Troy | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.1% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.0% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Troy is about 16% higher than in New York. The rate of smoking in Troy is about 16% higher than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 85,043 cigarettes a day, 2.6 million a month, or 31.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 935,475 minutes a day and 341.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Troy is 76.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.45 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 | Troy | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.76 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Troy is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Troy, 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 Troy, New York.
How healthy is Troy, New York?
Troy, 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 Troy, New York?
People in Troy, New York can expect to live 76.8 years on average, 3.4 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Troy, New York?
4.6% of residents in Troy, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 22 people, about the same as the New York rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Troy, New York?
29.0% of adults in Troy, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.2 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Troy, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 85,043 cigarettes a day, 2.6 million a month, or 31.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 935,475 minutes a day and 341.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Troy is 76.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.45 lifetimes a year.
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