Health Profile of Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Pine Bluff 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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D
Pine Bluff Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Pine Bluff | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.2 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.4% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 28.3% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Pine Bluff is 72.2 years, about 3.4 years shorter than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years. The uninsured rate is 6.4%, lower than the Arkansas average of 9.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 28.3% of residents, higher than the Arkansas average of 22.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,048 residents in Pine Bluff are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 487 131 men · 355 women
- 75–84 1,240 540 men · 700 women
- 65–74 2,658 1,149 men · 1,508 women
- 50–64 5,664 2,555 men · 3,108 women
Younger residents
7,326 residents in Pine Bluff are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,098 1,116 boys · 982 girls
- 7–12 2,126 1,083 boys · 1,043 girls
- 3–7 1,761 891 boys · 870 girls
- 0–3 1,342 708 boys · 633 girls
About 2,409 residents in Pine Bluff (8.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Pine Bluff | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 18.0% | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.5% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 49.1% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Pine Bluff is about 32% higher than in Arkansas. The rate of obesity in Pine Bluff is about 26% higher than in Arkansas. The rate of cancer in Pine Bluff is about 25% lower than in Arkansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Pine Bluff | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.9% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 10.8% | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 38.3% | 33.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Pine Bluff is about 23% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Pine Bluff is about 16% higher than in Arkansas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 56,527 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 621,795 minutes a day and 227.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pine Bluff is 72.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.98 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 | Pine Bluff | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.76 | 7.47 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Pine Bluff is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pine Bluff, Arkansas has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Arkansas, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
What is the health grade for Pine Bluff, Arkansas?
Pine Bluff, Arkansas has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?
People in Pine Bluff, Arkansas can expect to live 72.2 years on average, 3.4 years shorter than the Arkansas average of 75.5.
What is the uninsured rate in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?
6.4% of residents in Pine Bluff, Arkansas have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 2.6 points below the Arkansas rate of 9.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?
49.1% of adults in Pine Bluff, Arkansas are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 10.1 points above the Arkansas rate of 39.0%.
Which health problem stands out most in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?
Compared with Arkansas as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.0%, about 32% higher than the Arkansas rate of 13.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Pine Bluff, Arkansas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 56,527 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 621,795 minutes a day and 227.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pine Bluff is 72.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.98 lifetimes a year.
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