Health Profile of Newark, Ohio
Newark 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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C
Newark Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Newark | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.7 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.1% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.3% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Newark is 74.7 years, about 2.4 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.3% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,080 residents in Newark are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 958 316 men · 642 women
- 75–84 2,036 805 men · 1,232 women
- 65–74 3,627 1,595 men · 2,032 women
- 50–64 7,459 3,789 men · 3,671 women
Younger residents
7,916 residents in Newark are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,343 1,199 boys · 1,144 girls
- 7–12 2,302 1,253 boys · 1,049 girls
- 3–7 1,856 950 boys · 906 girls
- 0–3 1,416 683 boys · 733 girls
About 3,103 residents in Newark (8.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Newark | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.7% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.3% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Newark are about the same as in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Newark | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 26.8% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.2% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Newark are about the same as in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 81,246 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 893,702 minutes a day and 326.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Newark is 74.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.31 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 | Newark | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.23 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Newark is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Newark, Ohio has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Ohio, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Newark, Ohio.
How healthy is Newark, Ohio?
Newark, Ohio has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Newark, Ohio?
People in Newark, Ohio can expect to live 74.7 years on average, 2.4 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
What percentage of Newark, Ohio residents are uninsured?
7.1% of residents in Newark, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 0.7 points above the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
What percentage of Newark, Ohio residents are obese?
40.3% of adults in Newark, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 1.8 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Newark, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 81,246 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 893,702 minutes a day and 326.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Newark is 74.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.31 lifetimes a year.
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