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 | Jonesboro | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.3% | 9.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Jonesboro is 75.7 years, about 0.2 years longer than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years.
The uninsured population in Jonesboro is 9.3%, higher than the Arkansas average of 9.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Jonesboro | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.7% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.0% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.0% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Jonesboro is about 27% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of heart disease in Jonesboro is about 23% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of cancer in Jonesboro is about 17% lower than in Arkansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Jonesboro | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.7% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.4% | 33.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Jonesboro are about the same as in Arkansas.
Air Quality
| Metric | Jonesboro | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.60 | 7.47 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Jonesboro is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Jonesboro, Arkansas has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Arkansas, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
What is the health grade for Jonesboro, Arkansas?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Jonesboro, Arkansas.
What is the life expectancy in Jonesboro, Arkansas?
The life expectancy in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 75.7 years, higher than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years.
What percentage of Jonesboro, Arkansas residents are uninsured?
9.3% of Jonesboro, Arkansas residents are uninsured, higher than the Arkansas average of 9.0%.
What percentage of Jonesboro, Arkansas residents are obese?
39.0% of Jonesboro, Arkansas residents are classified as obese, about the same as the Arkansas average.