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 | Mobile | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.7 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.8% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Mobile is about the same as in Alabama, at 74.7 years.
The uninsured population in Mobile is 10.8%, higher than the Alabama average of 9.4%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Mobile | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.5% | 14.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.4% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.9% | 41.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.8% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Mobile are about the same as in Alabama.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Mobile | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.4% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | 13.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.2% | 32.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Mobile are about the same as in Alabama.
Air Quality
| Metric | Mobile | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 9.38 | 7.76 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 9.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Mobile is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mobile, Alabama has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Alabama, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Mobile, Alabama.
What is the health grade for Mobile, Alabama?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Mobile, Alabama.
What is the life expectancy in Mobile, Alabama?
The life expectancy in Mobile, Alabama is 74.7 years, about the same as the Alabama average.
What percentage of Mobile, Alabama residents are uninsured?
10.8% of Mobile, Alabama residents are uninsured, higher than the Alabama average of 9.4%.
What percentage of Mobile, Alabama residents are obese?
40.9% of Mobile, Alabama residents are classified as obese, lower than the Alabama average of 41.3%.