Health Profile of Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie 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
Erie Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Erie | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.0 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.8% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Erie is 75.0 years, about 3.4 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 5.8%, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 5.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.9% of residents, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 15.7%.
Population by Age
Older residents
29,456 residents in Erie are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,876 546 men · 1,330 women
- 75–84 4,151 1,661 men · 2,490 women
- 65–74 7,422 3,306 men · 4,116 women
- 50–64 16,008 7,816 men · 8,192 women
Younger residents
19,010 residents in Erie are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,855 3,274 boys · 2,581 girls
- 7–12 5,472 2,900 boys · 2,571 girls
- 3–7 4,336 2,219 boys · 2,117 girls
- 0–3 3,347 1,731 boys · 1,615 girls
About 6,007 residents in Erie (6.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Erie | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.8% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.2% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Erie is about 22% higher than in Pennsylvania. The rate of diabetes in Erie is about 21% higher than in Pennsylvania. The rate of cancer in Erie is about 19% lower than in Pennsylvania.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Erie | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 25.4% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.9% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Erie is about 26% higher than in Pennsylvania. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Erie is about 22% higher than in Pennsylvania.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 180,646 cigarettes a day, 5.4 million a month, or 65.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.0 million minutes a day and 725.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Erie is 75.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 18 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 | Erie | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.10 | 6.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Erie is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Erie, 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 Erie, Pennsylvania.
What is the health grade for Erie, Pennsylvania?
Erie, 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 average lifespan in Erie, Pennsylvania?
People in Erie, Pennsylvania can expect to live 75.0 years on average, 3.4 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Erie, Pennsylvania?
5.8% of residents in Erie, Pennsylvania have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, about the same as the Pennsylvania rate of 5.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Erie, Pennsylvania?
42.2% of adults in Erie, Pennsylvania are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 7.7 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 34.5%.
What health issue is more common in Erie, Pennsylvania than elsewhere?
Compared with Pennsylvania as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 25.4%, about 26% higher than the Pennsylvania rate of 20.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Erie, Pennsylvania go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 180,646 cigarettes a day, 5.4 million a month, or 65.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.0 million minutes a day and 725.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Erie is 75.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 18 lifetimes a year.
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