Health Profile of Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Hazleton 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
Hazleton Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hazleton | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.0 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 16.6% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.8% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hazleton is 75.0 years, about 3.4 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 16.6%, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 5.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 23.8% of residents, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 15.7%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,028 residents in Hazleton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 608 175 men · 434 women
- 75–84 1,901 805 men · 1,096 women
- 65–74 2,252 985 men · 1,266 women
- 50–64 5,267 2,704 men · 2,563 women
Younger residents
7,131 residents in Hazleton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,198 1,115 boys · 1,083 girls
- 7–12 2,085 1,023 boys · 1,062 girls
- 3–7 1,615 830 boys · 785 girls
- 0–3 1,233 661 boys · 572 girls
About 2,509 residents in Hazleton (8.3% 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 | Hazleton | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.6% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.6% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.7% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Hazleton is about 32% higher than in Pennsylvania. The rate of heart disease in Hazleton is about 16% higher than in Pennsylvania. The rate of obesity in Hazleton is about 15% higher than in Pennsylvania.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hazleton | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.8% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.6% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Hazleton is about 33% higher than in Pennsylvania. The rate of smoking in Hazleton is about 18% higher than in Pennsylvania.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 54,347 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 597,819 minutes a day and 218.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hazleton is 75.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.54 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 | Hazleton | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.85 | 6.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hazleton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hazleton, 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 Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
What is the health grade for Hazleton, Pennsylvania?
Hazleton, 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 Hazleton, Pennsylvania?
People in Hazleton, Pennsylvania can expect to live 75.0 years on average, 3.4 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4.
What percentage of Hazleton, Pennsylvania residents are uninsured?
16.6% of residents in Hazleton, Pennsylvania have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 10.9 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 5.6%.
How common is obesity in Hazleton, Pennsylvania?
39.7% of adults in Hazleton, Pennsylvania are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.2 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 34.5%.
What health issue is more common in Hazleton, Pennsylvania than elsewhere?
Compared with Pennsylvania as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 33.6%, about 33% higher than the Pennsylvania rate of 25.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hazleton, Pennsylvania go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 54,347 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 597,819 minutes a day and 218.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hazleton is 75.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.54 lifetimes a year.
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