Health Profile of West Hempstead, New York
West Hempstead 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 Hempstead Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Hempstead | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.6 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.5% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.2% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Hempstead is 82.6 years, about 2.3 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.5%, 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
6,857 residents in West Hempstead are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 442 179 men · 263 women
- 75–84 950 408 men · 542 women
- 65–74 1,655 729 men · 926 women
- 50–64 3,810 1,912 men · 1,899 women
Younger residents
4,844 residents in West Hempstead are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,468 777 boys · 692 girls
- 7–12 1,443 719 boys · 724 girls
- 3–7 1,124 562 boys · 562 girls
- 0–3 809 395 boys · 414 girls
About 642 residents in West Hempstead (3.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Hempstead | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.9% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in West Hempstead is about 18% lower than in New York. The rate of heart disease in West Hempstead is about 18% lower than in New York. The rate of obesity in West Hempstead is about 18% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Hempstead | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.9% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.7% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in West Hempstead is about 32% lower than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in West Hempstead is about 16% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,293 cigarettes a day, 548,796 a month, or 6.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 201,225 minutes a day and 73.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Hempstead is 82.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.69 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 Hempstead | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.42 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Hempstead is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
West Hempstead, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Hempstead, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hempstead, NY | 20,645 | 82.6 yrs #2/2 | 4.5% #2/2 | 24.9% #2/2 |
| Franklin Square, NY | 30,917 | 83.2 yrs | 3.8% | 23.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Hempstead, 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 Hempstead, New York.
Is West Hempstead, New York a healthy place to live?
West Hempstead, 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 West Hempstead, New York?
People in West Hempstead, New York can expect to live 82.6 years on average, 2.3 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
What percentage of West Hempstead, New York residents are uninsured?
4.5% of residents in West Hempstead, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 22 people, 0.6 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in West Hempstead, New York?
24.9% of adults in West Hempstead, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 5.3 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Hempstead, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,293 cigarettes a day, 548,796 a month, or 6.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 201,225 minutes a day and 73.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Hempstead is 82.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.69 lifetimes a year.
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