Health Profile of Montclair, Virginia
Montclair 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
Montclair Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Montclair | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.9% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.6% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Montclair is 81.1 years, about 3.9 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.9%, lower than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.6% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,287 residents in Montclair are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 176 82 men · 94 women
- 75–84 890 396 men · 494 women
- 65–74 1,783 782 men · 1,001 women
- 50–64 4,438 2,196 men · 2,241 women
Younger residents
5,706 residents in Montclair are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,563 919 boys · 645 girls
- 7–12 1,738 1,001 boys · 736 girls
- 3–7 1,396 766 boys · 630 girls
- 0–3 1,009 553 boys · 456 girls
About 431 residents in Montclair (1.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Montclair | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.4% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.3% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Montclair is about 35% lower than in Virginia. The rate of diabetes in Montclair is about 25% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Montclair | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.1% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.5% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Montclair is about 41% lower than in Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Montclair is about 38% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,463 cigarettes a day, 553,892 a month, or 6.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 203,094 minutes a day and 74.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Montclair is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.74 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 | Montclair | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.66 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Montclair is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Montclair, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Montclair, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair, VA | 22,425 | 81.1 yrs #1/2 | 3.9% #1/2 | 33.3% #1/2 |
| Dale City, VA | 67,951 | 80.1 yrs | 10.9% | 37.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Montclair, Virginia has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Virginia, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Montclair, Virginia.
How healthy is Montclair, Virginia?
Montclair, Virginia 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 Montclair, Virginia?
People in Montclair, Virginia can expect to live 81.1 years on average, 3.9 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Montclair, Virginia?
3.9% of residents in Montclair, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 26 people, 3.0 points below the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
What percentage of Montclair, Virginia residents are obese?
33.3% of adults in Montclair, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.0 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Montclair, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,463 cigarettes a day, 553,892 a month, or 6.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 203,094 minutes a day and 74.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Montclair is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.74 lifetimes a year.
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