Health Profile of Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Williamsport 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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B
Williamsport Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Williamsport | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.9 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.6% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.1% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Williamsport is 76.9 years, about 1.5 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is about the same as in Pennsylvania, at 5.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.1% of residents, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 15.7%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,157 residents in Williamsport are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 522 127 men · 395 women
- 75–84 1,021 360 men · 662 women
- 65–74 2,071 970 men · 1,101 women
- 50–64 4,543 2,197 men · 2,346 women
Younger residents
5,337 residents in Williamsport are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,572 806 boys · 767 girls
- 7–12 1,506 740 boys · 765 girls
- 3–7 1,283 611 boys · 672 girls
- 0–3 976 459 boys · 517 girls
About 1,288 residents in Williamsport (4.7% 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 | Williamsport | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.4% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Williamsport is about 24% lower than in Pennsylvania. The rate of heart disease in Williamsport is about 18% lower than in Pennsylvania.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Williamsport | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.2% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.5% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Williamsport are about the same as in Pennsylvania.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 44,312 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 487,437 minutes a day and 177.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Williamsport is 76.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.40 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 | Williamsport | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.87 | 6.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Williamsport is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Williamsport, Pennsylvania has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Pennsylvania, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Is Williamsport, Pennsylvania a healthy place to live?
Williamsport, Pennsylvania has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Williamsport, Pennsylvania?
People in Williamsport, Pennsylvania can expect to live 76.9 years on average, 1.5 years shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Williamsport, Pennsylvania?
5.6% of residents in Williamsport, Pennsylvania have no health insurance, about 1 in 18 people, about the same as the Pennsylvania rate of 5.6%.
How common is obesity in Williamsport, Pennsylvania?
35.4% of adults in Williamsport, Pennsylvania are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.9 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 34.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Williamsport, Pennsylvania go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 44,312 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 487,437 minutes a day and 177.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Williamsport is 76.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.40 lifetimes a year.
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