Health Profile of White Plains, New York
White Plains 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
White Plains Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | White Plains | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.4 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.9% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in White Plains is 82.4 years, about 2.1 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 5.9%, higher than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.7% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
23,165 residents in White Plains are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,799 571 men · 1,227 women
- 75–84 3,474 1,280 men · 2,194 women
- 65–74 5,881 2,547 men · 3,334 women
- 50–64 12,011 5,539 men · 6,472 women
Younger residents
10,563 residents in White Plains are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,259 1,657 boys · 1,601 girls
- 7–12 3,019 1,560 boys · 1,459 girls
- 3–7 2,434 1,205 boys · 1,228 girls
- 0–3 1,852 915 boys · 937 girls
About 2,556 residents in White Plains (4.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | White Plains | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 21.9% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in White Plains is about 27% lower than in New York. The rate of heart disease in White Plains is about 17% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | White Plains | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.8% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.2% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in White Plains is about 33% lower than in New York. The rate of binge drinking in White Plains is about 15% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,021 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 638,236 minutes a day and 233.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in White Plains is 82.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.38 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 | White Plains | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.26 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in White Plains is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
White Plains, NY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How White Plains, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Plains, NY | 60,573 | 82.4 yrs #2/2 | 5.9% #2/2 | 21.9% #2/2 |
| Harrison, NY | 29,883 | 86.8 yrs | 5.4% | 17.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, White Plains, 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 White Plains, New York.
How healthy is White Plains, New York?
White Plains, 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 White Plains, New York?
People in White Plains, New York can expect to live 82.4 years on average, 2.1 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
How many people lack health insurance in White Plains, New York?
5.9% of residents in White Plains, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 0.9 points above the New York rate of 5.0%.
What percentage of White Plains, New York residents are obese?
21.9% of adults in White Plains, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 8.3 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in White Plains, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,021 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 638,236 minutes a day and 233.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in White Plains is 82.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.38 lifetimes a year.
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