Health and Nutrition of Armonk, NY Residents

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Fifty eight percent of Armonk residents report that their diet is generally healthy. People here have milk to drink or on their cereal 21 times per month. This includes chocolate and other flavored milks, as well as hot cocoa made with milk, and does not count small amounts of milk added to coffee or tea. People living here eat an average of four meals (breakfasts, lunches or dinners) per week that were prepared away from home in places such as restaurants, fast food places, food stands, grocery stores or from vending machines. They get one of these meals from a fast-food or pizza place. People here eat two "ready to eat" foods such as salads, soups, chicken, sandwiches and cooked vegetables per month. They also eat three frozen meals or frozen pizzas on average monthly.

Summary

Diet health (%)

  • Here 58.4%
  • Westchester County 50.3%
  • New York 49.5%

Milk product consumption (# of products/month)

  • Here 21.0
  • Westchester County 20.3
  • New York 20.3

Meals not home prepared (#/week)

  • Here 4.2
  • Westchester County 3.7
  • State 3.6

Meals from fast food or pizza place (#/week)

  • Armonk 1.4
  • County 1.8
  • New York 1.8

Ready-to-eat foods (#/month)

  • Here 1.9
  • Westchester County 1.9
  • State 1.9

Frozen meals/pizza (#/month)

  • Here 2.9
  • County 3.2
  • New York 3.3

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

The average Armonk resident last visited a dentist one years ago (including all types of dentists, such as, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists). Nine percent of people living here 30 years of age and older, are embarrassed because of their teeth, mouth or dentures. Seventeen percent think they might have gum disease (might have swollen gums, receding gums, sore or infected gums or loose teeth). Armonk residents rate the overall health of their teeth and gums on average at 59 percent. People living here aged 30 years and older, aside from brushing their teeth with toothbrush, use dental floss or any other device that clean between teeth on average four days per week. They also use mouthwash or other dental rinse products to treat dental disease or dental problems an average of two days per week. The average person living here (including children) has 25 teeth.

Summary

Average years since last visit a dentist

  • Here 1.3
  • County 1.8
  • New York 1.9

People embarrassed because of mouth (%)

  • Armonk 9.1%
  • County 14.7%
  • New York 15.4%

People with gum disease (%)

  • Here 16.5%
  • County 20.4%
  • New York 20.5%

General health of teeth and gums (%)

  • Armonk 59.1%
  • County 48.5%
  • New York 47.0%

Average days a week using dental floss/device

  • Armonk 3.5
  • County 3.0
  • New York 2.9

Average days a week using mouthwash for dental problem

  • Armonk 2.5
  • County 2.9
  • New York 3.0

Average number of teeth

  • Armonk 25.0
  • County 23.2
  • New York 23.2

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

The average height of Armonk residents 16 years and older is 67 inches. The average weight is 176 pounds. Their average BMI (Body Mass Index) is 28. Thirty one percent of people living here are obese. Forty one percent have ever been obese. Forty percent have ever tried to lose weight.

Summary

Average height (inches)

  • Armonk 67.2
  • County 66.5
  • New York 66.4

Average weight (pounds)

  • Here 176.3
  • County 177.7
  • New York 177.7

Average BMI

  • Here 27.7
  • Westchester County 28.5
  • New York 28.6

People that are obese (%)

  • Armonk 31.1%
  • County 36.3%
  • State 36.8%

People that ever were obese (%)

  • Armonk 41.0%
  • Westchester County 47.6%
  • New York 48.0%

People trying to lose weight (%)

  • Armonk 39.9%
  • Westchester County 36.1%
  • State 35.5%

Sixty two percent of Armonk residents have ever used marijuana or hashish. Eighteen percent of people living here have ever used cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine. Seventeen percent have ever used any form of cocaine, such as powder, 'crack', 'free base', and coca paste. Two percent have ever used heroin. Eight percent have ever used methamphetamines.

Summary

People that ever used marijuana or hashish (%)

  • Here 61.6%
  • County 61.5%
  • State 61.1%

Ever used hard drugs (%)

  • Here 17.7%
  • County 21.7%
  • New York 22.0%

Ever used any form of cocaine (%)

  • Here 16.7%
  • Westchester County 19.9%
  • New York 20.1%

Ever used heroin (%)

  • Armonk 1.8%
  • Westchester County 2.5%
  • State 2.6%

Ever used methamphetamine (%)

  • Armonk 7.5%
  • Westchester County 11.5%
  • State 11.6%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Eight percent of people living in Armonk have ever been told by a doctor or health professional that they have diabetes. Fifty three percent of people had a blood test for high sugar or diabetes within the past three years. Three percent of city residents are currently taking insulin.

Summary

Diabetics (%)

  • Here 7.8%
  • Westchester County 10.1%
  • State 10.1%

Had a blood test for high blood sugar (%)

  • Armonk 52.6%
  • County 48.7%
  • State 47.5%

People taking insulin (%)

  • Armonk 2.6%
  • Westchester County 3.1%
  • New York 3.0%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Armonk residents 20 years and older on average get up to urinate one time at night (from time they go to bed at night until the time they get up in the morning).

Summary

Avg. # of times urinating at night

  • Armonk 1.0
  • Westchester County 1.1
  • New York 1.1

Eleven percent of Armonk residents above the age of 40 have problems with their ability to smell, such as not being able to smell things or things not smelling the way they are supposed to. Six percent have been having problems with their ability to taste sweet, sour, salty or bitter foods and drinks. Sixty eight percent of people above the age of 40 have ever had wisdom teeth removed. Thirty four percent have ever had their tonsils removed. Fifteen percent have lost consciousness because of a head injury. Twenty three percent have ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull. Forty five percent have had two or more sinus infections.

Summary

People 40+ having problems with smell (%)

  • Armonk 10.6%
  • Westchester County 11.1%
  • New York 11.0%

People 40+ having problems with taste (%)

  • Here 5.7%
  • Westchester County 5.4%
  • New York 5.3%

People 40+ that ever had wisdom teeth removed (%)

  • Armonk 67.6%
  • Westchester County 66.5%
  • New York 65.6%

People 40+ that ever had tonsils teeth removed (%)

  • Here 33.5%
  • Westchester County 27.5%
  • New York 26.2%

People 40+ that ever had a loss of consciousness because of a head injury (%)

  • Armonk 15.5%
  • Westchester County 14.8%
  • State 14.5%

People 40+ that ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull (%)

  • Here 22.6%
  • Westchester County 19.9%
  • New York 19.3%

People 40+ that ever had two or more sinus infections (%)

  • Here 45.3%
  • Westchester County 38.7%
  • New York 37.7%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Eighty five percent of people living in Armonk are covered by health insurance or some other kind of health care plan.

Summary

People covered by health insurance (%)

  • Armonk 85.3%
  • Westchester County 76.8%
  • State 74.6%

Twenty three percent of people living in Armonk have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had hypertension (also called high blood pressure). Twenty four percent of people take their blood pressure at home. Fifty percent of people in Armonk frequently check their blood cholesterol. Nineteen percent of people have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that their blood cholesterol level was high.

Summary

Has high blood pressure (%)

  • Here 23.2%
  • County 22.8%
  • New York 22.0%

Checking blood pressure at home (%)

  • Armonk 24.3%
  • County 24.1%
  • New York 23.6%

Frequently checking blood cholesterol (%)

  • Armonk 49.8%
  • County 44.1%
  • New York 42.3%

Has high cholesterol level (%)

  • Here 18.6%
  • County 18.8%
  • New York 18.4%

Fifty one percent of people living in Armonk use sunscreen.

Summary

People using sunscreen (%)

  • Armonk 51.2%
  • Westchester County 36.0%
  • State 34.0%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Twenty percent of Armonk residents 18 years old and older have usually little interest or pleasure in doing things. Twenty percent often feel down, depressed, or hopeless. Thirty seven percent of people living here have trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleep too much. Forty eight percent of people often feel tired or have little energy. Nineteen percent are bothered by poor appetite or overeating. Eighteen percent often feel badly about themselves, that they are a failure or have let themselves or their families down. Sixteen percent have trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching TV. Eight percent of people living here move or speak so slowly that other people could have noticed, or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that they have been moving around a lot more than usual. Three percent have thoughts that they would be better off dead or of hurting themselves in some way.

Summary

People who have little interest in doing things (%)

  • Armonk 20.2%
  • County 25.5%
  • New York 26.2%

People feeling down, depressed, or hopeless (%)

  • Here 20.1%
  • County 26.2%
  • New York 27.0%

People who have trouble sleeping or sleeping too much (%)

  • Armonk 37.2%
  • County 40.7%
  • New York 40.8%

People feeling tired or having little energy (%)

  • Here 48.0%
  • County 50.7%
  • State 51.0%

People with poor appetite or overeating (%)

  • Armonk 19.4%
  • Westchester County 27.0%
  • State 27.9%

People feeling bad about themself (%)

  • Armonk 17.9%
  • County 20.3%
  • State 20.8%

People who have trouble concentrating on things (%)

  • Armonk 15.6%
  • Westchester County 18.7%
  • New York 19.1%

People moving or speaking slowly or too fast (%)

  • Here 7.6%
  • Westchester County 13.0%
  • New York 14.1%

People having thoughts they would be better off dead (%)

  • Here 2.5%
  • County 4.1%
  • State 4.4%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Armonk residents on average take two prescription medicines.

Summary

Average number of prescription medicines taking

  • Armonk 2.1
  • Westchester County 2.0
  • New York 2.0

Eighty five percent of people living in Armonk have at least one alcoholic drink per month. Eight percent of people living here do not drink alcohol at all. People living here drink alcohol 6.5 days per month on average. They have 4.6 drinks per week. On average people living here have 5 or more drinks on 15 days a year.

Summary

People drinking some alcohol every month (%)

  • Here 84.5%
  • County 79.5%
  • State 78.5%

People not drinking at all (%)

  • Armonk 7.6%
  • Westchester County 10.5%
  • New York 11.3%

Average days/month drinking alcohol

  • Here 6.5
  • Westchester County 5.0
  • New York 4.7

Average drinks/week

  • Armonk 4.6
  • Westchester County 5.3
  • New York 5.4

Average days/year people drink much

  • Here 15.0
  • Westchester County 20.6
  • State 21.4

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Ninety seven percent of Armonk residents 18 years and older have ever had vaginal, anal or oral sex. Ninety five percent of males have ever had vaginal sex with a woman. Eighty nine percent have ever performed oral sex on a woman. Thirty nine percent have ever had anal sex with a woman. Eight percent of males in Armonk have ever had any kind of sex with a man, including oral or anal. Ninety seven percent of females have ever had vaginal sex with a man. Eighty seven percent have ever performed oral sex on a man. Thirty six percent have ever had anal sex. Eight percent of females have ever had any kind of sex with a woman. People in Armonk were 18 years old on average when they had sex for the first time. The average man in his lifetime had any kind of sex with 18 women. He has vaginal sex with 13 women. People living here were on average 23 years old when they first performed oral sex on a woman. In their lifetime they performed oral sex on average on four women. Males in their lifetime have anal or oral sex with 2.0 men on average. They have had 0.7 anal sex partners in their lifetime. People in Armonk were 20 years old on average when they first performed oral sex on a man. They performed oral sex on average on three men in their lifetime. Four percent of people use protection, like a condom or dental dam, while performing oral sex. The average person in Armonk has vaginal or anal sex 50 times a year. Fifty seven percent have sex without using a condom. Females in Armonk 18 years and older have had any kind of sex with nine men on average. They have had eight male vaginal sex partners in their lifetimes. Women here have on average 0.3 female sex partners in their lifetimes. Eighty five percent of men 18 years old and older are circumcised.

Summary

People 18+ that ever had sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) (%)

  • Here 97.2%
  • Westchester County 97.5%
  • New York 97.0%

Males 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a woman (%)

  • Armonk 94.7%
  • County 93.9%
  • New York 93.8%

Males 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a woman (%)

  • Armonk 89.0%
  • County 85.5%
  • New York 84.5%

Males 18+ that ever had anal sex with a woman (%)

  • Armonk 38.9%
  • Westchester County 47.5%
  • State 47.0%

Males 18+ that ever had any sex with a man (%)

  • Here 7.6%
  • County 6.8%
  • New York 6.2%

Females 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a man (%)

  • Armonk 96.8%
  • Westchester County 97.1%
  • New York 96.6%

Females 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a man (%)

  • Here 87.3%
  • Westchester County 83.8%
  • State 82.4%

Females 18+ that ever had anal sex with a man (%)

  • Armonk 35.8%
  • County 37.8%
  • State 37.6%

Females 18+ that ever had any kind of sex with a woman (%)

  • Here 8.4%
  • County 11.1%
  • State 11.8%

Average age people first had sex

  • Here 18.1
  • Westchester County 17.1
  • New York 17.0

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Armonk 18.3
  • Westchester County 26.5
  • New York 26.7

Average number of female vaginal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 12.9
  • Westchester County 20.7
  • New York 21.2

Average age people first performed oral sex on a woman (18+)

  • Here 23.4
  • County 22.1
  • New York 21.8

Average number of woman performed oral sex on in lifetime (18+)

  • Here 3.7
  • County 4.7
  • New York 4.7

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 2.0
  • County 2.4
  • New York 2.3

Average number of male anal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 0.7
  • Westchester County 1.3
  • State 1.3

Average age people first performed oral sex on a man (18+)

  • Here 20.2
  • County 20.2
  • New York 19.9

Average number of male oral sex partners in lifetime (18+)

  • Here 3.0
  • County 4.2
  • State 4.2

People using protection when performing oral sex (%)

  • Here 4.4%
  • County 8.6%
  • State 9.9%

Average number of times people have vaginal or anal sex a year

  • Here 49.9
  • County 57.1
  • New York 59.3

People having sex without condom (%)

  • Armonk 57.0%
  • County 51.7%
  • State 50.6%

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Armonk 9.2
  • Westchester County 10.2
  • State 10.3

Average number of male vaginal sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Armonk 8.1
  • Westchester County 8.8
  • New York 8.8

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Armonk 0.3
  • Westchester County 0.5
  • New York 0.5

Circumcised males 18+ (%)

  • Here 85.3%
  • County 74.8%
  • New York 74.6%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Nine percent of households in Armonk use chemical products in their homes to control fleas, roaches, ants, termites or other insects. Five percent use chemical products in their lawns or gardens to kill weeds.

Summary

Households using pesticides to control insects (%)

  • Armonk 8.7%
  • Westchester County 10.3%
  • New York 10.3%

Households using pesticides to kill weeds (%)

  • Armonk 4.7%
  • Westchester County 4.5%
  • New York 4.4%

Armonk residents 16 years and older usually get seven hours of sleep at night on weekdays or workdays. Thirty percent of them have trouble sleeping.

Summary

Average hours sleeping at night

  • Armonk 7.0
  • County 6.8
  • New York 6.8

People that has trouble sleeping (%)

  • Armonk 30.3%
  • Westchester County 29.5%
  • State 29.0%

Thirty three percent of Armonk residents currently smoke cigarettes.

Summary

People smoking cigarettes (%)

  • Here 32.5%
  • County 46.9%
  • State 49.1%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Sixteen percent of Armonk residents' work involve vigorous-intensity activity that causes large increases in breathing or heart rate, like carrying or lifting heavy loads, digging or construction work for at least 10 minutes continuously. Thirty two percent of people do moderate-intensity activities at work that cause small increases in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking or carrying light loads for at least 10 minutes continuously. Thirty one percent walk or bicycle for at least 10 minutes continuously to get to and from places. Thirty percent do any vigorous-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause large increases in breathing or heart rate like running or basketball for at least 10 minutes continuously. Fifty five percent do any moderate-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause a small increase in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking, bicycling, swimming or golf for at least 10 minutes continuously. People living here spend seven hours sitting on a typical day (this includes sitting at work, at home, getting to and from places, or with friends, including time spent sitting at a desk, traveling in a car or bus, reading, playing cards, watching television or using a computer). They usually sit and watch TV or videos for about two hours per day. They use a computer or play computer games (including Playstation, Nintendo DS, or other portable video games) outside of work or school for 1.3 hours per day.

Summary

People doing vigorous-intensity work activities (%)

  • Armonk 16.0%
  • County 18.8%
  • New York 19.6%

People doing moderate-intensity work activities (%)

  • Armonk 31.8%
  • Westchester County 34.4%
  • New York 35.0%

People walking or bicycling (%)

  • Armonk 30.9%
  • County 30.5%
  • New York 31.2%

People doing vigorous-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Armonk 30.1%
  • County 21.7%
  • New York 21.0%

People doing moderate-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Armonk 55.0%
  • Westchester County 43.3%
  • New York 42.3%

Average hours a day doing sedentary activities

  • Here 6.8
  • County 6.2
  • New York 6.1

Average hours a day watching TV or videos

  • Here 2.2
  • Westchester County 2.7
  • New York 2.7

Average hours a day using computer

  • Armonk 1.3
  • County 1.3
  • New York 1.3

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Nine percent of Armonk residents have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had asthma. Three percent of people living here has anemia, sometimes called "tired blood" or "low blood". Four percent of people 16 years and older have ever been told by a doctor or other health care professional that they had psoriasis. Thirty four percent are overweight. Thirteen percent of people 60 years and older have difficulties in thinking or remembering that can make a big difference in everyday activities (this does not refer to occasionally forgetting your keys or the name of someone you recently met). This refers to things like confusion or memory loss that are happening more often or getting worse. Eleven percent of people living in Armonk have ever received a blood transfusion. Thirteen percent have trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses. Twenty three percent of people 20 and older have arthritis. Five percent have ever been told they had gout. Two percent have congestive heart failure. Three percent have coronary heart disease. Two percent have angina, also called angina pectoris. Three percent have ever had a heart attack, also called myocardial infarction. Three percent have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had a stroke. Two percent have ever had emphysema. Nine percent have another thyroid problem. Two percent have ever had chronic bronchitis. Two percent of people had any kind of liver condition. Twelve percent have ever had cancer or a malignancy of any kind.

Summary

People with asthma (%)

  • Here 9.4%
  • Westchester County 9.9%
  • New York 10.0%

People with anemia (%)

  • Here 2.7%
  • Westchester County 3.6%
  • New York 3.6%

People with psoriasis (%)

  • Here 4.0%
  • County 3.5%
  • State 3.4%

People with overweight (%)

  • Here 34.1%
  • Westchester County 34.1%
  • New York 33.3%

Elderly people having difficulties in thinking or remembering (%)

  • Armonk 12.6%
  • Westchester County 18.8%
  • State 19.4%

People who ever received blood transfusion (%)

  • Here 10.5%
  • Westchester County 11.4%
  • New York 11.2%

People having trouble seeing even with glass/contacts (%)

  • Armonk 13.1%
  • Westchester County 19.0%
  • New York 19.4%

People with arthritis (%)

  • Here 23.5%
  • Westchester County 24.7%
  • New York 23.8%

People with gout (%)

  • Armonk 4.9%
  • Westchester County 3.8%
  • New York 3.6%

People with congestive heart failure (%)

  • Armonk 2.0%
  • Westchester County 3.1%
  • New York 3.0%

People with coronary heart disease (%)

  • Here 2.6%
  • County 3.1%
  • State 2.9%

People with angina pectoris (%)

  • Armonk 1.7%
  • Westchester County 2.1%
  • State 2.0%

People who ever had heart attack (%)

  • Armonk 2.9%
  • Westchester County 3.5%
  • New York 3.4%

People who ever had stroke (%)

  • Armonk 2.6%
  • Westchester County 3.6%
  • State 3.6%

People with emphysema (%)

  • Here 2.2%
  • County 2.8%
  • New York 2.6%

People with thyroid problem (%)

  • Here 8.6%
  • County 7.4%
  • New York 7.1%

People with chronic bronchitis (%)

  • Here 2.4%
  • Westchester County 3.2%
  • State 3.2%

People with any liver condition (%)

  • Here 2.5%
  • Westchester County 3.0%
  • New York 2.8%

People who ever had cancer or malignancy (%)

  • Armonk 12.3%
  • Westchester County 8.6%
  • New York 7.9%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Fifty nine percent of births in Armonk were vaginal deliveries. Forty one percent of deliveries were cesarean. 99.2 percent of deliveries resulted in live births. Fifty five percent of pregnancies resulted in a delivery. Sixty nine percent of women breastfeed their children. Twenty percent of women in Armonk have ever had a hysterectomy, including a partial hysterectomy (that is, surgery to remove their uterus or womb). Twelve percent had both of their ovaries removed (either when they had their uterus removed or at another time). Eighty percent have ever taken birth control pills for any reason. Eleven percent of women are currently taking birth control pills. Ten percent have ever used Depo-Provera or injectable birth control to prevent pregnancy. Twenty one percent have ever used female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, including any forms of female hormones, such as pills, cream, patch and injections, but do not include birth control methods or use for infertility.

Summary

Vaginal deliveries (%)

  • Armonk 59.3%
  • County 62.9%
  • New York 63.9%

Cesarean deliveries (%)

  • Armonk 40.7%
  • Westchester County 37.1%
  • State 36.1%

Deliveries resulted in a live birth (%)

  • Armonk 99.2%
  • County 99.2%
  • New York 99.2%

Pregnancies resulted in a delivery (%)

  • Here 55.2%
  • County 58.6%
  • New York 59.2%

Women breastfeeding newborns (%)

  • Here 68.6%
  • County 58.4%
  • State 56.9%

Women that had a hysterectomy (%)

  • Here 20.3%
  • Westchester County 20.9%
  • State 20.1%

Women that had both ovaries removed (%)

  • Here 12.3%
  • County 11.2%
  • State 10.6%

Women that have ever taken birth control pills (%)

  • Here 79.8%
  • Westchester County 73.4%
  • State 71.8%

Women taking birth control pills (%)

  • Armonk 10.9%
  • Westchester County 7.3%
  • State 7.2%

Women that have ever used Depo-Provera or injectables (%)

  • Armonk 10.4%
  • County 15.6%
  • State 17.0%

Women that have ever used female hormones (%)

  • Here 20.6%
  • County 17.6%
  • New York 16.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Armonk report their general health condition on average at 64 percent. Six percent of them donate blood. Excluding tests they have had as part of blood donations, 42 percent of Armonk residents have ever had their blood tested for the AIDS virus infection. Eight percent of people living in Armonk are left-handed.

Summary

General health condition (%)

  • Armonk 63.6%
  • County 56.6%
  • New York 55.7%

Blood donors (%)

  • Here 6.2%
  • Westchester County 4.8%
  • New York 4.5%

Has blood ever tested for HIV virus (%)

  • Here 41.9%
  • County 41.0%
  • State 40.5%

Left-handed people (%)

  • Here 8.2%
  • Westchester County 8.2%
  • State 8.1%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People in Armonk spend $394 per month on average on food for their families at supermarkets or grocery stores. This is 16 percent of their income. The average family in Armonk spends $83 on food at other stores monthly. This is three percent of their income. They spend $219 on eating out, including cafeterias at work or at school or on vending machines. This is seven percent of their income. They also spend $37 monthly on carried out or delivered food. This is one percent of their income.

Summary

Money monthly spent on food at supermarket/grocery store

  • Armonk $394
  • Westchester County $367
  • New York $365

Income spent on food at supermarket/grocery store (%)

  • Armonk 16.4%
  • Westchester County 22.1%
  • State 23.3%

Money monthly spent on food at other stores

  • Here $83
  • Westchester County $80
  • State $78

Income spent on food at other stores (%)

  • Here 2.9%
  • Westchester County 4.1%
  • State 4.3%

Money monthly spent on eating out

  • Here $219
  • Westchester County $153
  • State $143

Income spent on eating out (%)

  • Armonk 7.4%
  • County 7.1%
  • New York 7.1%

Money monthly spent on carryout/delivered foods

  • Armonk $37
  • Westchester County $27
  • State $26

Income spent on carryout/delivered foods (%)

  • Armonk 1.0%
  • Westchester County 1.1%
  • State 1.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Armonk report their general condition of hearing on average at 81 percent. Eighty three percent of them can usually hear and understand, without the use of a hearing aid or any other listening devices, what a person says without seeing his or her face if that person whispers to them from across a quiet room. Ninety six percent of people can hear a normal voice across a quiet room. Sixteen percent of Armonk population have been bothered by ringing, roaring or buzzing in their ears or head. Twenty nine percent of people living here have ever had a job where they were exposed to loud sounds or noise. Loud means so loud that they must speak in a raised voice to be heard. Twelve percent of people in Armonk had off-work exposure to loud noise.

Summary

Average condition of hearing (%)

  • Armonk 81.5%
  • County 79.8%
  • State 79.9%

People that can hear a whisper from across a quiet room (%)

  • Here 83.3%
  • Westchester County 81.3%
  • State 81.1%

People that can hear normal voice from across a quiet room (%)

  • Here 96.4%
  • Westchester County 95.4%
  • State 95.3%

Ears ringing, roaring, buzzing (%)

  • Armonk 16.5%
  • Westchester County 18.3%
  • New York 18.3%

Had a job exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Here 29.2%
  • Westchester County 37.9%
  • State 39.4%

Had off-work exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Armonk 12.5%
  • County 13.7%
  • New York 14.0%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Twenty five percent of Armonk residents 40 and older take a low-dose aspirin each day to prevent heart attacks, strokes or cancer.

Summary

Adults 40+ taking low-dose aspirin (%)

  • Here 25.5%
  • County 25.5%
  • New York 25.5%

Ten percent of Armonk residents 20 or older have limitations caused by a long-term physical, mental or emotional problems or illnesses keeping them from working at a job or business. Sixteen percent are limited in the kind or amount of work they can do because of physical, mental or emotional problems. Six percent have difficulty walking without using any special equipment. Six percent are limited in any way because of difficulty remembering or because they experience periods of confusion. Six percent of people here have health problems that require them to use special equipment, such as a cane, wheelchair, special bed or special telephone.

Summary

People having limitations keeping them from working (%)

  • Here 10.4%
  • County 16.6%
  • New York 17.0%

People limited in amount of work they can do (%)

  • Here 15.8%
  • County 22.6%
  • New York 22.7%

People that need special equipment to walk (%)

  • Armonk 5.7%
  • Westchester County 8.4%
  • State 8.6%

People experiencing confusion/memory problems (%)

  • Armonk 5.7%
  • County 9.1%
  • New York 9.6%

People requiring special healthcare equipment (%)

  • Armonk 5.8%
  • Westchester County 7.5%
  • New York 7.4%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

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