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 | Prichard | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 69.3 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.3% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Prichard is 69.3 years, about 5.4 years shorter than the Alabama average of 74.7 years.
The uninsured population in Prichard is 14.3%, higher than the Alabama average of 9.4%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Prichard | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 23.4% | 14.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.4% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 51.1% | 41.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 35.1% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Prichard is about 58% higher than in Alabama. The rate of self-rated poor health in Prichard is about 50% higher than in Alabama. The rate of obesity in Prichard is about 24% higher than in Alabama.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Prichard | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 28.0% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 10.9% | 13.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 41.8% | 32.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Prichard is about 30% higher than in Alabama. The rate of smoking in Prichard is about 27% higher than in Alabama. The rate of binge drinking in Prichard is about 19% lower than in Alabama.
Air Quality
| Metric | Prichard | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 9.25 | 7.76 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 9.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Prichard is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Prichard, Alabama has an overall health index grade of F, making it somewhat worse than Alabama, and worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Prichard, Alabama.
What is the health grade for Prichard, Alabama?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Prichard, Alabama.
What is the life expectancy in Prichard, Alabama?
The life expectancy in Prichard, Alabama is 69.3 years, lower than the Alabama average of 74.7 years.
What percentage of Prichard, Alabama residents are uninsured?
14.3% of Prichard, Alabama residents are uninsured, higher than the Alabama average of 9.4%.
What percentage of Prichard, Alabama residents are obese?
51.1% of Prichard, Alabama residents are classified as obese, higher than the Alabama average of 41.3%.