Health Profile of West Seneca, New York
West Seneca 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
West Seneca Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Seneca | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.1% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Seneca is 77.9 years, about 2.4 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.1%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.5% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
19,596 residents in West Seneca are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,204 391 men · 813 women
- 75–84 2,849 1,170 men · 1,678 women
- 65–74 5,109 2,299 men · 2,809 women
- 50–64 10,435 5,275 men · 5,160 women
Younger residents
7,913 residents in West Seneca are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,519 1,290 boys · 1,230 girls
- 7–12 2,276 1,080 boys · 1,195 girls
- 3–7 1,804 770 boys · 1,034 girls
- 0–3 1,313 535 boys · 778 girls
About 3,139 residents in West Seneca (6.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Seneca | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.7% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.6% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in West Seneca are about the same as in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Seneca | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.5% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.1% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in West Seneca is about 17% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 53,783 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 591,617 minutes a day and 215.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Seneca is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.28 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 Seneca | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.58 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Seneca is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
West Seneca, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Seneca, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Seneca, NY | 45,494 | 77.9 yrs #1/2 | 3.1% #2/2 | 26.6% #1/2 |
| Cheektowaga, NY | 76,098 | 76.8 yrs | 2.7% | 28.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Seneca, New York has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than New York, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in West Seneca, New York.
What is the health grade for West Seneca, New York?
West Seneca, 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 average lifespan in West Seneca, New York?
People in West Seneca, New York can expect to live 77.9 years on average, 2.4 years shorter than the New York average of 80.3.
What percentage of West Seneca, New York residents are uninsured?
3.1% of residents in West Seneca, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 32 people, 1.9 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in West Seneca, New York?
26.6% of adults in West Seneca, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 3.6 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Seneca, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 53,783 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 591,617 minutes a day and 215.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Seneca is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.28 lifetimes a year.
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