Health Profile of Candler-McAfee, Georgia
Candler-McAfee 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
Candler-McAfee Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Candler-McAfee | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.2 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.7% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.4% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Candler-McAfee is 74.2 years, about 1.6 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 11.7%, lower than the Georgia average of 12.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 23.4% of residents, higher than the Georgia average of 20.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,782 residents in Candler-McAfee are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 356 77 men · 279 women
- 75–84 1,216 439 men · 776 women
- 65–74 2,149 911 men · 1,239 women
- 50–64 4,061 1,825 men · 2,236 women
Younger residents
4,158 residents in Candler-McAfee are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,132 517 boys · 615 girls
- 7–12 1,169 518 boys · 651 girls
- 3–7 1,019 410 boys · 609 girls
- 0–3 838 330 boys · 508 girls
About 1,730 residents in Candler-McAfee (8.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Candler-McAfee | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 18.6% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.7% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Candler-McAfee is about 36% higher than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Candler-McAfee | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.6% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.4% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Candler-McAfee is about 21% lower than in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,922 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 384,146 minutes a day and 140.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Candler-McAfee is 74.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.59 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 | Candler-McAfee | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.51 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Candler-McAfee is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Candler-McAfee, GA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Candler-McAfee, GA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candler-McAfee, GA | 21,138 | 74.2 yrs #2/2 | 11.7% #2/2 | 38.7% #2/2 |
| Decatur, GA | 24,556 | 80.0 yrs | 3.1% | 23.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Candler-McAfee, 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 Candler-McAfee, Georgia.
What is the health grade for Candler-McAfee, Georgia?
Candler-McAfee, 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.
How long do people live in Candler-McAfee, Georgia?
People in Candler-McAfee, Georgia can expect to live 74.2 years on average, 1.6 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Candler-McAfee, Georgia?
11.7% of residents in Candler-McAfee, Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 0.6 points below the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
How common is obesity in Candler-McAfee, Georgia?
38.7% of adults in Candler-McAfee, Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.7 points above the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
What health issue is more common in Candler-McAfee, Georgia than elsewhere?
Compared with Georgia as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.6%, about 36% higher than the Georgia rate of 13.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Candler-McAfee, Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,922 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 384,146 minutes a day and 140.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Candler-McAfee is 74.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.59 lifetimes a year.
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