Health Profile of Valley Stream, New York
Valley Stream 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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A
Valley Stream Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Valley Stream | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.6 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.2% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.2% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Valley Stream is 81.6 years, about 1.3 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.2%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.2% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,553 residents in Valley Stream are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 900 203 men · 698 women
- 75–84 1,544 695 men · 848 women
- 65–74 3,543 1,702 men · 1,841 women
- 50–64 8,567 4,106 men · 4,461 women
Younger residents
7,780 residents in Valley Stream are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,746 1,430 boys · 1,315 girls
- 7–12 2,323 1,130 boys · 1,193 girls
- 3–7 1,584 748 boys · 836 girls
- 0–3 1,128 604 boys · 523 girls
About 1,316 residents in Valley Stream (3.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Valley Stream | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.7% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Valley Stream is about 23% lower than in New York. The rate of obesity in Valley Stream is about 18% lower than in New York. The rate of diabetes in Valley Stream is about 16% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Valley Stream | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.3% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.2% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Valley Stream is about 35% lower than in New York. The rate of binge drinking in Valley Stream is about 17% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,635 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 402,982 minutes a day and 147.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Valley Stream is 81.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.43 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 | Valley Stream | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.41 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Valley Stream is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Valley Stream, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Valley Stream, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Stream, NY | 40,315 | 81.6 yrs #1/2 | 3.2% #1/2 | 24.7% #2/2 |
| Lynbrook, NY | 20,100 | 81.1 yrs | 3.5% | 23.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Valley Stream, New York has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than New York, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Valley Stream, New York.
Is Valley Stream, New York a healthy place to live?
Valley Stream, New York has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Valley Stream, New York?
People in Valley Stream, New York can expect to live 81.6 years on average, 1.3 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Valley Stream, New York?
3.2% of residents in Valley Stream, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 32 people, 1.9 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
What percentage of Valley Stream, New York residents are obese?
24.7% of adults in Valley Stream, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 5.4 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Valley Stream, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,635 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 402,982 minutes a day and 147.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Valley Stream is 81.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.43 lifetimes a year.
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