Health Profile of Utica, New York
Utica 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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C
Utica Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Utica | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.3 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.8% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.3% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Utica is 76.3 years, about 4.0 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.8%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.3% of residents, higher than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
20,835 residents in Utica are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,606 515 men · 1,091 women
- 75–84 3,140 1,279 men · 1,860 women
- 65–74 5,057 2,373 men · 2,684 women
- 50–64 11,031 5,151 men · 5,880 women
Younger residents
15,274 residents in Utica are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,640 2,356 boys · 2,284 girls
- 7–12 4,534 2,436 boys · 2,098 girls
- 3–7 3,506 1,897 boys · 1,609 girls
- 0–3 2,593 1,343 boys · 1,250 girls
About 4,294 residents in Utica (6.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Utica | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.5% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.1% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Utica is about 24% higher than in New York. The rate of heart disease in Utica is about 18% higher than in New York. The rate of obesity in Utica is about 16% higher than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Utica | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.7% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.0% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Utica is about 39% higher than in New York. The rate of smoking in Utica is about 30% higher than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 108,801 cigarettes a day, 3.3 million a month, or 39.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 436.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Utica is 76.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 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 | Utica | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.90 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Utica is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Utica, New York has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with New York, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Utica, New York.
Is Utica, New York a healthy place to live?
Utica, New York has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Utica, New York?
People in Utica, New York can expect to live 76.3 years on average, 4.0 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
What percentage of Utica, New York residents are uninsured?
3.8% of residents in Utica, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 26 people, 1.2 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Utica, New York?
35.1% of adults in Utica, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.9 points above the New York rate of 30.2%.
What health issue is more common in Utica, New York than elsewhere?
Compared with New York as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 34.0%, about 39% higher than the New York rate of 24.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Utica, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 108,801 cigarettes a day, 3.3 million a month, or 39.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 436.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Utica is 76.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
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