Health Profile of Decatur, Georgia
Decatur 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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A+
Decatur Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Decatur | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.1% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.5% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Decatur is 80.0 years, about 4.2 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 3.1%, lower than the Georgia average of 12.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.5% of residents, lower than the Georgia average of 20.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,474 residents in Decatur are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 475 115 men · 360 women
- 75–84 866 312 men · 555 women
- 65–74 1,663 623 men · 1,040 women
- 50–64 4,470 2,126 men · 2,343 women
Younger residents
6,479 residents in Decatur are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,809 901 boys · 908 girls
- 7–12 2,083 1,018 boys · 1,065 girls
- 3–7 1,544 835 boys · 709 girls
- 0–3 1,044 627 boys · 417 girls
About 869 residents in Decatur (3.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Decatur | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.1% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.9% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Decatur is about 46% lower than in Georgia. The rate of diabetes in Decatur is about 44% lower than in Georgia. The rate of obesity in Decatur is about 37% lower than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Decatur | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.7% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.8% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Decatur is about 56% lower than in Georgia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Decatur is about 48% lower than in Georgia. The rate of binge drinking in Decatur is about 15% higher than in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 17,199 cigarettes a day, 515,966 a month, or 6.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 189,187 minutes a day and 69.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Decatur is 80.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.64 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 | Decatur | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.60 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Decatur is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Decatur, Georgia has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Georgia, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Decatur, Georgia.
How healthy is Decatur, Georgia?
Decatur, Georgia has a Map AI Health Index grade of A+, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A+ grade means residents are among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the life expectancy in Decatur, Georgia?
People in Decatur, Georgia can expect to live 80.0 years on average, 4.2 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8.
What percentage of Decatur, Georgia residents are uninsured?
3.1% of residents in Decatur, Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 32 people, 9.2 points below the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Decatur, Georgia?
23.9% of adults in Decatur, Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 14.1 points below the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Decatur, Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 17,199 cigarettes a day, 515,966 a month, or 6.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 189,187 minutes a day and 69.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Decatur is 80.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.64 lifetimes a year.
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