Health Profile of Plum, Pennsylvania
Plum 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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A
Plum Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Plum | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.7 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.9% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.1% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Plum is 80.7 years, about 2.3 years longer than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 2.9%, lower than the Pennsylvania average of 5.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.1% of residents, lower than the Pennsylvania average of 15.7%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,646 residents in Plum are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 908 352 men · 556 women
- 75–84 1,435 580 men · 855 women
- 65–74 2,877 1,319 men · 1,557 women
- 50–64 5,427 2,657 men · 2,770 women
Younger residents
5,444 residents in Plum are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,716 917 boys · 799 girls
- 7–12 1,659 968 boys · 691 girls
- 3–7 1,229 653 boys · 576 girls
- 0–3 840 414 boys · 427 girls
About 1,410 residents in Plum (5.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Plum | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.5% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.1% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Plum is about 18% lower than in Pennsylvania. The rate of heart disease in Plum is about 15% lower than in Pennsylvania.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Plum | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.0% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.8% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Plum is about 26% lower than in Pennsylvania. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Plum is about 22% lower than in Pennsylvania.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,577 cigarettes a day, 947,312 a month, or 11.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 347,348 minutes a day and 126.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Plum is 80.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.99 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 | Plum | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.26 | 6.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Plum is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Plum, PA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Plum, PA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum, PA | 26,728 | 80.7 yrs #1/2 | 2.9% #1/2 | 31.1% #2/2 |
| Monroeville, PA | 28,169 | 79.8 yrs | 3.3% | 30.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Plum, Pennsylvania has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Pennsylvania, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Plum, Pennsylvania.
How healthy is Plum, Pennsylvania?
Plum, Pennsylvania has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Plum, Pennsylvania?
People in Plum, Pennsylvania can expect to live 80.7 years on average, 2.3 years longer than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Plum, Pennsylvania?
2.9% of residents in Plum, Pennsylvania have no health insurance, about 1 in 34 people, 2.7 points below the Pennsylvania rate of 5.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Plum, Pennsylvania?
31.1% of adults in Plum, Pennsylvania are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.4 points below the Pennsylvania rate of 34.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Plum, Pennsylvania go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,577 cigarettes a day, 947,312 a month, or 11.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 347,348 minutes a day and 126.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Plum is 80.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.99 lifetimes a year.
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