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 | Helena | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.8% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Helena is 78.0 years, about 3.4 years longer than the Alabama average of 74.7 years.
The uninsured population in Helena is 6.8%, lower than the Alabama average of 9.4%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Helena | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 14.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.3% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.9% | 41.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.7% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Helena is about 54% lower than in Alabama. The rate of diabetes in Helena is about 48% lower than in Alabama. The rate of heart disease in Helena is about 48% lower than in Alabama.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Helena | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.0% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 13.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.7% | 32.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Helena is about 42% lower than in Alabama. The rate of smoking in Helena is about 37% lower than in Alabama. The rate of binge drinking in Helena is about 32% higher than in Alabama.
Air Quality
| Metric | Helena | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.66 | 7.76 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Helena is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Helena, Alabama has an overall health index grade of A, making it far better than Alabama, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Helena, Alabama.
What is the health grade for Helena, Alabama?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Helena, Alabama.
What is the life expectancy in Helena, Alabama?
The life expectancy in Helena, Alabama is 78.0 years, higher than the Alabama average of 74.7 years.
What percentage of Helena, Alabama residents are uninsured?
6.8% of Helena, Alabama residents are uninsured, lower than the Alabama average of 9.4%.
What percentage of Helena, Alabama residents are obese?
31.9% of Helena, Alabama residents are classified as obese, lower than the Alabama average of 41.3%.