Health Profile of Norristown, Pennsylvania
Norristown 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
Norristown Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Norristown | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.2 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.3% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Norristown is 75.2 years, about 3.2 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 11.3%, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 5.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.9% of residents, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 15.7%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,363 residents in Norristown are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 474 109 men · 365 women
- 75–84 1,109 371 men · 738 women
- 65–74 2,106 916 men · 1,190 women
- 50–64 5,674 2,762 men · 2,913 women
Younger residents
8,666 residents in Norristown are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,288 1,163 boys · 1,125 girls
- 7–12 2,438 1,231 boys · 1,208 girls
- 3–7 2,200 1,174 boys · 1,027 girls
- 0–3 1,739 958 boys · 781 girls
About 1,559 residents in Norristown (4.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Norristown | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.7% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Norristown is about 37% lower than in Pennsylvania. The rate of heart disease in Norristown is about 23% lower than in Pennsylvania.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Norristown | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.8% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.4% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Norristown is about 20% higher than in Pennsylvania.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,547 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 644,021 minutes a day and 235.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Norristown is 75.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.95 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 | Norristown | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.58 | 6.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Norristown is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Norristown, PA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Norristown, PA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown, PA | 35,836 | 75.2 yrs #2/2 | 11.3% #2/2 | 37.7% #2/2 |
| King of Prussia, PA | 26,218 | 79.4 yrs | 4.2% | 25.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Norristown, 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 Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Is Norristown, Pennsylvania a healthy place to live?
Norristown, 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 Norristown, Pennsylvania?
People in Norristown, Pennsylvania can expect to live 75.2 years on average, 3.2 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Norristown, Pennsylvania?
11.3% of residents in Norristown, Pennsylvania have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 5.6 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 5.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Norristown, Pennsylvania?
37.7% of adults in Norristown, Pennsylvania are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.2 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 34.5%.
Which health problem stands out most in Norristown, Pennsylvania?
Compared with Pennsylvania as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 30.4%, about 20% higher than the Pennsylvania rate of 25.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Norristown, Pennsylvania go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,547 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 644,021 minutes a day and 235.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Norristown is 75.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.95 lifetimes a year.
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