Health Profile of Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Lebanon 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
Lebanon Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lebanon | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.9 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.1% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.0% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lebanon is 76.9 years, about 1.6 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 8.1%, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 5.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.0% of residents, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 15.7%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,643 residents in Lebanon are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 449 132 men · 316 women
- 75–84 1,278 492 men · 786 women
- 65–74 2,146 957 men · 1,189 women
- 50–64 4,770 2,411 men · 2,359 women
Younger residents
6,318 residents in Lebanon are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,870 896 boys · 974 girls
- 7–12 1,761 856 boys · 905 girls
- 3–7 1,508 785 boys · 723 girls
- 0–3 1,179 624 boys · 555 girls
About 1,489 residents in Lebanon (5.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lebanon | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.0% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.4% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Lebanon is about 24% higher than in Pennsylvania. The rate of obesity in Lebanon is about 20% higher than in Pennsylvania. The rate of cancer in Lebanon is about 15% lower than in Pennsylvania.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lebanon | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.8% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.3% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lebanon is about 36% higher than in Pennsylvania. The rate of smoking in Lebanon is about 18% higher than in Pennsylvania.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,024 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 528,262 minutes a day and 192.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lebanon is 76.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.77 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 | Lebanon | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.77 | 6.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lebanon is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lebanon, 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 Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
What is the health grade for Lebanon, Pennsylvania?
Lebanon, 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 Lebanon, Pennsylvania?
People in Lebanon, Pennsylvania can expect to live 76.9 years on average, 1.6 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4.
What percentage of Lebanon, Pennsylvania residents are uninsured?
8.1% of residents in Lebanon, Pennsylvania have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 2.5 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 5.6%.
What percentage of Lebanon, Pennsylvania residents are obese?
41.4% of adults in Lebanon, Pennsylvania are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 6.9 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 34.5%.
What is the biggest health concern in Lebanon, Pennsylvania?
Compared with Pennsylvania as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 34.3%, about 36% higher than the Pennsylvania rate of 25.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lebanon, Pennsylvania go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,024 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 528,262 minutes a day and 192.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lebanon is 76.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.77 lifetimes a year.
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