Health Profile of Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster 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
Lancaster Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lancaster | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.3% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.6% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lancaster is 77.1 years, about 1.4 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 7.3%, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 5.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.6% of residents, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 15.7%.
Population by Age
Older residents
15,133 residents in Lancaster are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 738 246 men · 492 women
- 75–84 1,748 697 men · 1,051 women
- 65–74 3,766 1,848 men · 1,917 women
- 50–64 8,882 4,277 men · 4,604 women
Younger residents
12,917 residents in Lancaster are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,762 1,898 boys · 1,865 girls
- 7–12 3,688 1,808 boys · 1,880 girls
- 3–7 3,044 1,503 boys · 1,541 girls
- 0–3 2,423 1,198 boys · 1,225 girls
About 2,024 residents in Lancaster (3.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lancaster | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.0% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Lancaster is about 35% lower than in Pennsylvania. The rate of heart disease in Lancaster is about 22% lower than in Pennsylvania.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lancaster | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.8% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.6% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lancaster is about 17% higher than in Pennsylvania.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 98,082 cigarettes a day, 2.9 million a month, or 35.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 393.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lancaster is 77.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.72 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 | Lancaster | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.04 | 6.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lancaster is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Is Lancaster, Pennsylvania a healthy place to live?
Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania?
People in Lancaster, Pennsylvania can expect to live 77.1 years on average, 1.4 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Lancaster, Pennsylvania?
7.3% of residents in Lancaster, Pennsylvania have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 1.6 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 5.6%.
What percentage of Lancaster, Pennsylvania residents are obese?
39.0% of adults in Lancaster, Pennsylvania are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.6 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 34.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lancaster, Pennsylvania go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 98,082 cigarettes a day, 2.9 million a month, or 35.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 393.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lancaster is 77.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.72 lifetimes a year.
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