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 | Pine Bluff | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.2 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.0% | 9.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Pine Bluff is 72.2 years, about 3.4 years shorter than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years.
The uninsured population in Pine Bluff is 6.0%, lower than the Arkansas average of 9.0%.
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% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 28.3% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
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.
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?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
What is the life expectancy in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?
The life expectancy in Pine Bluff, Arkansas is 72.2 years, lower than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years.
What percentage of Pine Bluff, Arkansas residents are uninsured?
6.0% of Pine Bluff, Arkansas residents are uninsured, lower than the Arkansas average of 9.0%.
What percentage of Pine Bluff, Arkansas residents are obese?
49.1% of Pine Bluff, Arkansas residents are classified as obese, higher than the Arkansas average of 39.0%.