Health Profile of Phenix City, Alabama
Phenix City 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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C
Phenix City Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Phenix City | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.7 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.5% | 9.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.5% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Phenix City is 72.7 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the Alabama average of 74.7 years. The uninsured rate is 13.5%, higher than the Alabama average of 9.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.5% of residents, higher than the Alabama average of 23.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,559 residents in Phenix City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 392 154 men · 238 women
- 75–84 1,267 479 men · 788 women
- 65–74 2,452 1,047 men · 1,405 women
- 50–64 5,448 2,606 men · 2,842 women
Younger residents
7,223 residents in Phenix City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,293 1,241 boys · 1,052 girls
- 7–12 2,091 1,207 boys · 884 girls
- 3–7 1,627 875 boys · 752 girls
- 0–3 1,212 601 boys · 611 girls
About 2,151 residents in Phenix City (6.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Phenix City | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.7% | 14.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.4% | 41.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Phenix City are about the same as in Alabama.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Phenix City | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.2% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.4% | 13.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.6% | 32.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Phenix City are about the same as in Alabama.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 54,156 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 595,721 minutes a day and 217.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Phenix City is 72.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.69 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 | Phenix City | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.10 | 7.76 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Phenix City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Phenix City, AL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Phenix City, AL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenix City, AL | 31,007 | 72.7 yrs #2/2 | 13.5% #2/2 | 41.4% #2/2 |
| Columbus, GA | 203,480 | 74.5 yrs | 11.1% | 39.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Phenix City, 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 Phenix City, Alabama.
How healthy is Phenix City, Alabama?
Phenix City, Alabama has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Phenix City, Alabama?
People in Phenix City, Alabama can expect to live 72.7 years on average, 2.0 years shorter than the Alabama average of 74.7.
What percentage of Phenix City, Alabama residents are uninsured?
13.5% of residents in Phenix City, Alabama have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 4.3 points above the Alabama rate of 9.2%.
How common is obesity in Phenix City, Alabama?
41.4% of adults in Phenix City, Alabama are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, about the same as the Alabama rate of 41.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Phenix City, Alabama go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 54,156 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 595,721 minutes a day and 217.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Phenix City is 72.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.69 lifetimes a year.
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