Health Profile of Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta 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
Atlanta Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Atlanta | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.4 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.8% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.9% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Atlanta is 75.4 years, about 0.5 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 9.8%, lower than the Georgia average of 12.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.9% of residents, lower than the Georgia average of 20.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
133,565 residents in Atlanta are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 6,246 2,118 men · 4,128 women
- 75–84 16,101 6,363 men · 9,738 women
- 65–74 32,874 14,392 men · 18,482 women
- 50–64 78,344 39,573 men · 38,771 women
Younger residents
82,257 residents in Atlanta are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 22,127 10,391 boys · 11,736 girls
- 7–12 24,075 10,919 boys · 13,155 girls
- 3–7 20,551 9,852 boys · 10,699 girls
- 0–3 15,504 7,883 boys · 7,621 girls
About 21,671 residents in Atlanta (4.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Atlanta | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.9% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Atlanta is about 30% lower than in Georgia. The rate of cancer in Atlanta is about 27% lower than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Atlanta | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.7% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.6% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Atlanta is about 24% lower than in Georgia. The rate of binge drinking in Atlanta is about 22% higher than in Georgia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Atlanta is about 19% lower than in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 699,968 cigarettes a day, 21.0 million a month, or 255.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 7.7 million minutes a day and 2.8 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Atlanta is 75.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.19 lifetimes a day, or 71 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 | Atlanta | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.65 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Atlanta is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Atlanta, GA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Atlanta, GA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 502,134 | 75.4 yrs #1/2 | 9.8% #1/2 | 32.9% #1/2 |
| East Point, GA | 39,616 | 74.4 yrs | 16.5% | 37.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Atlanta, Georgia has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Georgia, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Atlanta, Georgia.
Is Atlanta, Georgia a healthy place to live?
Atlanta, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Atlanta, Georgia?
People in Atlanta, Georgia can expect to live 75.4 years on average, about the same as the Georgia average of 75.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Atlanta, Georgia?
9.8% of residents in Atlanta, Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 2.6 points below the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
What percentage of Atlanta, Georgia residents are obese?
32.9% of adults in Atlanta, Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.1 points below the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
Which health problem stands out most in Atlanta, 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 Atlanta, Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 699,968 cigarettes a day, 21.0 million a month, or 255.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 7.7 million minutes a day and 2.8 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Atlanta is 75.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.19 lifetimes a day, or 71 lifetimes a year.
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