Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Douglasville | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.4 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.8% | 12.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Douglasville is 76.4 years, about 0.6 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8 years.
The uninsured population in Douglasville is 11.8%, lower than the Georgia average of 12.6%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Douglasville | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.2% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.7% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.7% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Douglasville is about 27% lower than in Georgia. The rate of self-rated poor health in Douglasville is about 21% lower than in Georgia. The rate of diabetes in Douglasville is about 18% lower than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Douglasville | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.9% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.6% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Douglasville are about the same as in Georgia.
Air Quality
| Metric | Douglasville | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.20 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Douglasville is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Douglasville, 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 Douglasville, Georgia.
What is the health grade for Douglasville, Georgia?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Douglasville, Georgia.
What is the life expectancy in Douglasville, Georgia?
The life expectancy in Douglasville, Georgia is 76.4 years, higher than the Georgia average of 75.8 years.
What percentage of Douglasville, Georgia residents are uninsured?
11.8% of Douglasville, Georgia residents are uninsured, lower than the Georgia average of 12.6%.
What percentage of Douglasville, Georgia residents are obese?
36.7% of Douglasville, Georgia residents are classified as obese, lower than the Georgia average of 38.0%.