Health Profile of Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton 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
Scranton Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Scranton | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.7% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.8% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Scranton is 74.9 years, about 3.5 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 7.7%, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 5.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.8% of residents, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 15.7%.
Population by Age
Older residents
27,261 residents in Scranton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,216 662 men · 1,555 women
- 75–84 4,075 1,602 men · 2,473 women
- 65–74 7,339 3,419 men · 3,920 women
- 50–64 13,631 6,632 men · 6,999 women
Younger residents
14,919 residents in Scranton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,835 2,596 boys · 2,239 girls
- 7–12 4,406 2,314 boys · 2,092 girls
- 3–7 3,273 1,704 boys · 1,569 girls
- 0–3 2,405 1,241 boys · 1,164 girls
About 6,363 residents in Scranton (8.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Scranton | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.9% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.2% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Scranton are about the same as in Pennsylvania.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Scranton | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.0% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.9% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Scranton are about the same as in Pennsylvania.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 132,079 cigarettes a day, 4.0 million a month, or 48.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.5 million minutes a day and 530.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Scranton is 74.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 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 | Scranton | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.53 | 6.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Scranton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Scranton, 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 Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Is Scranton, Pennsylvania a healthy place to live?
Scranton, 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 Scranton, Pennsylvania?
People in Scranton, Pennsylvania can expect to live 74.9 years on average, 3.5 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Scranton, Pennsylvania?
7.7% of residents in Scranton, Pennsylvania have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 2.1 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 5.6%.
How common is obesity in Scranton, Pennsylvania?
34.2% of adults in Scranton, Pennsylvania are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Pennsylvania rate of 34.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Scranton, Pennsylvania go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 132,079 cigarettes a day, 4.0 million a month, or 48.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.5 million minutes a day and 530.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Scranton is 74.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 lifetimes a year.
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