Health Profile of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia
Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) 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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B
Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.1% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.7% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is 77.5 years, about 1.7 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 11.1%, lower than the Georgia average of 12.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.7% of residents, lower than the Georgia average of 20.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
30,699 residents in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,371 429 men · 943 women
- 75–84 4,132 1,606 men · 2,526 women
- 65–74 8,035 3,447 men · 4,589 women
- 50–64 17,160 8,277 men · 8,883 women
Younger residents
21,081 residents in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,177 3,080 boys · 3,096 girls
- 7–12 6,160 3,092 boys · 3,068 girls
- 3–7 4,935 2,492 boys · 2,443 girls
- 0–3 3,810 1,939 boys · 1,871 girls
About 4,182 residents in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) (3.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.0% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.7% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.2% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is about 38% lower than in Georgia. The rate of cancer in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is about 35% lower than in Georgia. The rate of diabetes in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is about 32% lower than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.6% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.3% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is about 22% higher than in Georgia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is about 20% lower than in Georgia. The rate of smoking in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is about 20% lower than in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 187,978 cigarettes a day, 5.6 million a month, or 68.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.1 million minutes a day and 754.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 19 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 | Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.89 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Georgia, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia.
How healthy is Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia?
Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia?
People in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia can expect to live 77.5 years on average, 1.7 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia?
11.1% of residents in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 1.2 points below the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
How common is obesity in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia?
32.2% of adults in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.8 points below the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
What is the biggest health concern in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia?
Compared with Georgia as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 17.8%, about 22% higher than the Georgia rate of 14.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 187,978 cigarettes a day, 5.6 million a month, or 68.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.1 million minutes a day and 754.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 19 lifetimes a year.
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