Health Profile of Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Carlisle 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
Carlisle Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Carlisle | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.6% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Carlisle is 76.8 years, about 1.6 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is about the same as in Pennsylvania, at 5.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.9% of residents, lower than the Pennsylvania average of 15.7%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,079 residents in Carlisle are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 585 179 men · 406 women
- 75–84 1,021 435 men · 586 women
- 65–74 1,929 891 men · 1,038 women
- 50–64 3,543 1,726 men · 1,817 women
Younger residents
3,665 residents in Carlisle are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,192 605 boys · 587 girls
- 7–12 974 539 boys · 435 girls
- 3–7 811 438 boys · 373 girls
- 0–3 688 368 boys · 320 girls
About 1,437 residents in Carlisle (6.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Carlisle | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.5% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Carlisle is about 24% lower than in Pennsylvania. The rate of cancer in Carlisle is about 20% lower than in Pennsylvania. The rate of diabetes in Carlisle is about 18% lower than in Pennsylvania.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Carlisle | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.8% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.2% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Carlisle are about the same as in Pennsylvania.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 32,534 cigarettes a day, 976,031 a month, or 11.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 357,878 minutes a day and 130.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Carlisle is 76.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.23 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 | Carlisle | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.32 | 6.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Carlisle is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Carlisle, Pennsylvania has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Pennsylvania, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
What is the health grade for Carlisle, Pennsylvania?
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 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 life expectancy in Carlisle, Pennsylvania?
People in Carlisle, Pennsylvania can expect to live 76.8 years on average, 1.6 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Carlisle, Pennsylvania?
5.6% of residents in Carlisle, Pennsylvania have no health insurance, about 1 in 18 people, about the same as the Pennsylvania rate of 5.6%.
How common is obesity in Carlisle, Pennsylvania?
33.5% of adults in Carlisle, Pennsylvania are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.0 points below the Pennsylvania rate of 34.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Carlisle, Pennsylvania go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 32,534 cigarettes a day, 976,031 a month, or 11.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 357,878 minutes a day and 130.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Carlisle is 76.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.23 lifetimes a year.
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