Health Profile of Hoover, Alabama
Hoover 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
Hoover Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hoover | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.1 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.2% | 9.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.4% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hoover is 80.1 years, about 5.4 years longer than the Alabama average of 74.7 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2%, lower than the Alabama average of 9.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.4% of residents, lower than the Alabama average of 23.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
24,459 residents in Hoover are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,550 532 men · 1,019 women
- 75–84 3,406 1,471 men · 1,935 women
- 65–74 6,073 2,750 men · 3,323 women
- 50–64 13,429 6,231 men · 7,197 women
Younger residents
16,706 residents in Hoover are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,821 2,487 boys · 2,334 girls
- 7–12 4,788 2,555 boys · 2,233 girls
- 3–7 3,973 1,964 boys · 2,009 girls
- 0–3 3,124 1,387 boys · 1,737 girls
About 3,054 residents in Hoover (4.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hoover | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 14.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.1% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.4% | 41.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Hoover is about 43% lower than in Alabama. The rate of heart disease in Hoover is about 37% lower than in Alabama. The rate of obesity in Hoover is about 24% lower than in Alabama.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hoover | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.6% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 13.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.5% | 32.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Hoover is about 48% lower than in Alabama. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Hoover is about 43% lower than in Alabama. The rate of binge drinking in Hoover is about 17% higher than in Alabama.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 66,522 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 731,746 minutes a day and 267.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hoover is 80.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.35 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 | Hoover | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.88 | 7.76 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hoover is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Hoover, AL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hoover, AL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover, AL | 75,120 | 80.1 yrs #2/3 | 6.2% #3/3 | 31.4% #3/3 |
| Homewood, AL | 27,106 | 79.4 yrs | 5.2% | 29.8% |
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 32,245 | 81.4 yrs | 4.4% | 28.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hoover, 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 Hoover, Alabama.
Is Hoover, Alabama a healthy place to live?
Hoover, Alabama 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 Hoover, Alabama?
People in Hoover, Alabama can expect to live 80.1 years on average, 5.4 years longer than the Alabama average of 74.7.
How many people lack health insurance in Hoover, Alabama?
6.2% of residents in Hoover, Alabama have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 3.0 points below the Alabama rate of 9.2%.
What is the obesity rate in Hoover, Alabama?
31.4% of adults in Hoover, Alabama are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 9.9 points below the Alabama rate of 41.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hoover, Alabama go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 66,522 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 731,746 minutes a day and 267.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hoover is 80.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.35 lifetimes a year.
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