Health Profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia 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
Philadelphia Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.4 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.1% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.6% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Philadelphia is 75.4 years, about 3.0 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1%, 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
482,265 residents in Philadelphia are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 25,748 7,826 men · 17,922 women
- 75–84 67,138 25,735 men · 41,404 women
- 65–74 125,261 53,587 men · 71,674 women
- 50–64 264,118 121,877 men · 142,241 women
Younger residents
326,932 residents in Philadelphia are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 98,558 49,625 boys · 48,933 girls
- 7–12 96,330 49,628 boys · 46,701 girls
- 3–7 74,882 38,708 boys · 36,174 girls
- 0–3 57,163 29,121 boys · 28,042 girls
About 89,855 residents in Philadelphia (5.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.5% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Philadelphia is about 27% lower than in Pennsylvania. The rate of diabetes in Philadelphia is about 17% higher than in Pennsylvania. The rate of heart disease in Philadelphia is about 17% lower than in Pennsylvania.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.1% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.0% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Philadelphia is about 19% higher than in Pennsylvania.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 2.5 million cigarettes a day, 75.0 million a month, or 912.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 27.5 million minutes a day and 10.0 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Philadelphia is 75.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.69 lifetimes a day, or 253 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 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.46 | 6.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Philadelphia is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Philadelphia, PA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Philadelphia, PA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,578,137 | 75.4 yrs #1/2 | 7.1% #1/2 | 30.5% #1/2 |
| Camden, NJ | 71,513 | 73.2 yrs | 14.7% | 42.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a healthy place to live?
Philadelphia, 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.
How long do people live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
People in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania can expect to live 75.4 years on average, 3.0 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
7.1% of residents in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 1.5 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 5.6%.
How common is obesity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
30.5% of adults in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.0 points below the Pennsylvania rate of 34.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 2.5 million cigarettes a day, 75.0 million a month, or 912.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 27.5 million minutes a day and 10.0 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Philadelphia is 75.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.69 lifetimes a day, or 253 lifetimes a year.
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