Untreated health issues hinder a thriving economy. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of public spaces and infrastructure for individual and community health. This section showcases respondents' health challenges with data visualizations.
Health
Spring 2023
Access and Affordability
About 1 in 4 New Yorkers reported difficulty affording healthcare
About 1 in 4 New Yorkers reported difficulty affording healthcare
Healthcare Affordability for Seniors
Households with seniors in NYC who reported having difficulty affording healthcare
Stress
7 in 10 below median income New Yorkers reported experiencing above average stress levels
5 in 10 above median income New Yorkers reported experiencing above average stress levels
Fall 2022
Respondents Experiencing Difficulty Affording Healthcare
By Borough:
Female Identifying Respondents
In Fall 2022, respondents were about their experiences affording and accessing health care services. Across all boroughs, respondents reported experiencing difficulty affording health care. Female identifying respondents were more likely to report difficulty affording health care than their gendered counterparts.
3 Out of 4 Households With an Income Below $12,500
Respondents With Medicare or Medicaid
By Race:
By Income:
In Fall 2022, respondents were asked who respondents rely on most for healthcare. New Yorkers living below the poverty rate were most likely to rely on nonprofits.
