Health Profile of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Chambersburg 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
Chambersburg Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Chambersburg | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.0% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.0% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Chambersburg is 77.2 years, about 1.2 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 9.0%, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 5.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.0% of residents, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 15.7%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,026 residents in Chambersburg are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 803 260 men · 542 women
- 75–84 1,345 514 men · 831 women
- 65–74 1,913 851 men · 1,062 women
- 50–64 3,966 1,923 men · 2,042 women
Younger residents
4,568 residents in Chambersburg are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,252 680 boys · 572 girls
- 7–12 1,406 753 boys · 653 girls
- 3–7 1,123 610 boys · 513 girls
- 0–3 787 412 boys · 375 girls
About 1,817 residents in Chambersburg (8.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Chambersburg | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.2% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.5% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.6% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Chambersburg is about 18% higher than in Pennsylvania.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Chambersburg | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.3% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.1% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Chambersburg are about the same as in Pennsylvania.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,540 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 379,937 minutes a day and 138.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Chambersburg is 77.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.42 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 | Chambersburg | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.97 | 6.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Chambersburg is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Pennsylvania, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
How healthy is Chambersburg, Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 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 Chambersburg, Pennsylvania?
People in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania can expect to live 77.2 years on average, 1.2 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania?
9.0% of residents in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 3.4 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 5.6%.
How common is obesity in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania?
40.6% of adults in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 6.1 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 34.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,540 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 379,937 minutes a day and 138.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Chambersburg is 77.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.42 lifetimes a year.
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