Health Profile of West Babylon, New York
West Babylon 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
West Babylon Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Babylon | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.2% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Babylon is 79.8 years, about 0.4 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 5.2%, higher than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.0% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,961 residents in West Babylon are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 995 241 men · 754 women
- 75–84 1,946 840 men · 1,106 women
- 65–74 3,338 1,516 men · 1,822 women
- 50–64 8,682 4,161 men · 4,521 women
Younger residents
7,966 residents in West Babylon are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,480 1,197 boys · 1,283 girls
- 7–12 2,280 1,101 boys · 1,180 girls
- 3–7 1,798 924 boys · 874 girls
- 0–3 1,408 713 boys · 695 girls
About 1,958 residents in West Babylon (4.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Babylon | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.8% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in West Babylon is about 19% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Babylon | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.9% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.8% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in West Babylon are about the same as in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,963 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 527,596 minutes a day and 192.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Babylon is 79.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.59 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 | West Babylon | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.12 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Babylon is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
West Babylon, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Babylon, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Babylon, NY | 40,539 | 79.8 yrs #2/2 | 5.2% #2/2 | 27.8% #2/2 |
| Lindenhurst, NY | 27,103 | 79.9 yrs | 3.1% | 27.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Babylon, 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 West Babylon, New York.
What is the health grade for West Babylon, New York?
West Babylon, 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.
What is the life expectancy in West Babylon, New York?
People in West Babylon, New York can expect to live 79.8 years on average, about the same as the New York average of 80.3.
How many people lack health insurance in West Babylon, New York?
5.2% of residents in West Babylon, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 19 people, about the same as the New York rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in West Babylon, New York?
27.8% of adults in West Babylon, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 2.3 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Babylon, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,963 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 527,596 minutes a day and 192.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Babylon is 79.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.59 lifetimes a year.
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