Health Profile of Albany, Georgia
Albany 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
Albany Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Albany | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.9 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.3% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 25.0% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Albany is 73.9 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 13.3%, higher than the Georgia average of 12.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 25.0% of residents, higher than the Georgia average of 20.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
18,913 residents in Albany are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,060 338 men · 723 women
- 75–84 2,598 932 men · 1,665 women
- 65–74 5,107 2,150 men · 2,957 women
- 50–64 10,148 4,462 men · 5,685 women
Younger residents
14,438 residents in Albany are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,173 2,218 boys · 1,955 girls
- 7–12 4,292 2,109 boys · 2,183 girls
- 3–7 3,419 1,648 boys · 1,770 girls
- 0–3 2,554 1,286 boys · 1,269 girls
About 4,178 residents in Albany (6.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Albany | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.8% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.5% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 46.0% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Albany is about 23% higher than in Georgia. The rate of obesity in Albany is about 21% higher than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Albany | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.4% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.5% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.3% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Albany are about the same as in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 109,355 cigarettes a day, 3.3 million a month, or 39.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 439.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Albany is 73.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 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 | Albany | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.33 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Albany is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Albany, Georgia has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Georgia, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Albany, Georgia.
Is Albany, Georgia a healthy place to live?
Albany, Georgia 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.
What is the average lifespan in Albany, Georgia?
People in Albany, Georgia can expect to live 73.9 years on average, 2.0 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8.
What is the uninsured rate in Albany, Georgia?
13.3% of residents in Albany, Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 0.9 points above the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
What percentage of Albany, Georgia residents are obese?
46.0% of adults in Albany, Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 8.0 points above the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
Which health problem stands out most in Albany, Georgia?
Compared with Georgia as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 16.8%, about 23% higher than the Georgia rate of 13.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Albany, Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 109,355 cigarettes a day, 3.3 million a month, or 39.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 439.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Albany is 73.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
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