Health Profile of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
Drexel Hill 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
Drexel Hill Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Drexel Hill | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.7% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.7% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Drexel Hill is 78.4 years, about 0.1 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 4.7%, lower than the Pennsylvania average of 5.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.7% of residents, lower than the Pennsylvania average of 15.7%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,774 residents in Drexel Hill are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 562 180 men · 382 women
- 75–84 1,161 475 men · 685 women
- 65–74 2,524 1,172 men · 1,352 women
- 50–64 5,528 2,491 men · 3,038 women
Younger residents
6,038 residents in Drexel Hill are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,770 881 boys · 889 girls
- 7–12 1,696 859 boys · 837 girls
- 3–7 1,430 755 boys · 675 girls
- 0–3 1,142 621 boys · 521 girls
About 1,263 residents in Drexel Hill (4.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Drexel Hill | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.3% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Drexel Hill is about 29% lower than in Pennsylvania. The rate of diabetes in Drexel Hill is about 23% lower than in Pennsylvania. The rate of obesity in Drexel Hill is about 21% lower than in Pennsylvania.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Drexel Hill | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.8% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.3% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Drexel Hill is about 26% lower than in Pennsylvania. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Drexel Hill is about 24% lower than in Pennsylvania.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,064 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 385,709 minutes a day and 140.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Drexel Hill is 78.4 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 | Drexel Hill | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.68 | 6.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Drexel Hill is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Pennsylvania, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.
What is the health grade for Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania?
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania 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 Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania?
People in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania can expect to live 78.4 years on average, about the same as the Pennsylvania average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania?
4.7% of residents in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania have no health insurance, about 1 in 21 people, 0.9 points below the Pennsylvania rate of 5.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania?
27.3% of adults in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 7.2 points below the Pennsylvania rate of 34.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,064 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 385,709 minutes a day and 140.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Drexel Hill is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.42 lifetimes a year.
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