Health Profile of Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia
Augusta-Richmond County consolidated 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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C
Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.7 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.8% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.9% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) is 73.7 years, about 2.1 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 11.8%, lower than the Georgia average of 12.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.9% of residents, higher than the Georgia average of 20.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
63,553 residents in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,078 1,027 men · 2,051 women
- 75–84 8,040 3,130 men · 4,910 women
- 65–74 17,044 7,481 men · 9,563 women
- 50–64 35,391 16,300 men · 19,092 women
Younger residents
44,594 residents in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 13,028 6,685 boys · 6,344 girls
- 7–12 13,002 6,879 boys · 6,122 girls
- 3–7 10,605 5,669 boys · 4,936 girls
- 0–3 7,958 4,154 boys · 3,804 girls
About 12,972 residents in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) (6.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.8% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.4% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.0% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) is about 16% higher than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.1% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.8% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) are about the same as in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 360,458 cigarettes a day, 10.8 million a month, or 131.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 4.0 million minutes a day and 1.4 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) is 73.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.10 lifetimes a day, or 37 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 | Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.89 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA | 202,517 | 73.7 yrs #2/2 | 11.8% #1/2 | 42.0% #2/2 |
| Martinez, GA | 30,820 | 77.6 yrs | 13.3% | 34.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Georgia, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia.
How healthy is Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia?
Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia?
People in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia can expect to live 73.7 years on average, 2.1 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia?
11.8% of residents in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 0.6 points below the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
What percentage of Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia residents are obese?
42.0% of adults in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 4.0 points above the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 360,458 cigarettes a day, 10.8 million a month, or 131.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 4.0 million minutes a day and 1.4 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) is 73.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.10 lifetimes a day, or 37 lifetimes a year.
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