Health Profile of Columbus, Georgia
Columbus 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
Columbus Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Columbus | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.1% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.9% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Columbus is 74.5 years, about 1.3 years shorter 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 21.9% of residents, higher than the Georgia average of 20.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
61,083 residents in Columbus are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,598 996 men · 2,602 women
- 75–84 7,966 3,069 men · 4,897 women
- 65–74 15,735 6,808 men · 8,927 women
- 50–64 33,783 15,738 men · 18,046 women
Younger residents
49,348 residents in Columbus are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 14,349 7,275 boys · 7,075 girls
- 7–12 14,976 7,685 boys · 7,291 girls
- 3–7 11,684 6,081 boys · 5,602 girls
- 0–3 8,339 4,328 boys · 4,011 girls
About 12,252 residents in Columbus (6.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Columbus | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.0% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.2% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Columbus are about the same as in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Columbus | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.2% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.0% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Columbus are about the same as in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 354,615 cigarettes a day, 10.6 million a month, or 129.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.9 million minutes a day and 1.4 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Columbus is 74.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.10 lifetimes a day, or 36 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 | Columbus | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.94 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Columbus is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Columbus, GA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Columbus, GA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 203,480 | 74.5 yrs #1/2 | 11.1% #1/2 | 39.2% #1/2 |
| Phenix City, AL | 31,007 | 72.7 yrs | 13.5% | 41.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Columbus, Georgia has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Georgia, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Columbus, Georgia.
What is the health grade for Columbus, Georgia?
Columbus, 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 average lifespan in Columbus, Georgia?
People in Columbus, Georgia can expect to live 74.5 years on average, 1.3 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8.
What percentage of Columbus, Georgia residents are uninsured?
11.1% of residents in Columbus, Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 1.3 points below the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
What percentage of Columbus, Georgia residents are obese?
39.2% of adults in Columbus, Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.2 points above the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Columbus, Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 354,615 cigarettes a day, 10.6 million a month, or 129.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.9 million minutes a day and 1.4 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Columbus is 74.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.10 lifetimes a day, or 36 lifetimes a year.
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