Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Anniston | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.0 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.7% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Anniston is 72.0 years, about 2.6 years shorter than the Alabama average of 74.7 years.
The uninsured population in Anniston is 14.7%, higher than the Alabama average of 9.4%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Anniston | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 18.8% | 14.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.1% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 43.1% | 41.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 29.4% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Anniston is about 27% higher than in Alabama. The rate of self-rated poor health in Anniston is about 25% higher than in Alabama.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Anniston | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 25.2% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.8% | 13.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 36.9% | 32.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Anniston are about the same as in Alabama.
Air Quality
| Metric | Anniston | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.80 | 7.76 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Anniston is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Anniston, Alabama has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Alabama, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Anniston, Alabama.
What is the health grade for Anniston, Alabama?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Anniston, Alabama.
What is the life expectancy in Anniston, Alabama?
The life expectancy in Anniston, Alabama is 72.0 years, lower than the Alabama average of 74.7 years.
What percentage of Anniston, Alabama residents are uninsured?
14.7% of Anniston, Alabama residents are uninsured, higher than the Alabama average of 9.4%.
What percentage of Anniston, Alabama residents are obese?
43.1% of Anniston, Alabama residents are classified as obese, higher than the Alabama average of 41.3%.