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 | Albany | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.9 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.4% | 12.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Albany is 73.9 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8 years.
The uninsured population in Albany is 14.4%, higher than the Georgia average of 12.6%.
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% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 25.0% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Albany is about 25% higher than in Georgia. 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.
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.
What is the health grade for Albany, Georgia?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Albany, Georgia.
What is the life expectancy in Albany, Georgia?
The life expectancy in Albany, Georgia is 73.9 years, lower than the Georgia average of 75.8 years.
What percentage of Albany, Georgia residents are uninsured?
14.4% of Albany, Georgia residents are uninsured, higher than the Georgia average of 12.6%.
What percentage of Albany, Georgia residents are obese?
46.0% of Albany, Georgia residents are classified as obese, higher than the Georgia average of 38.0%.