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 | East Point | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.4 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 16.6% | 12.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in East Point is 74.4 years, about 1.4 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8 years.
The uninsured population in East Point is 16.6%, higher than the Georgia average of 12.6%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | East Point | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.7% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.9% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in East Point is about 26% lower than in Georgia. The rate of heart disease in East Point is about 23% lower than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | East Point | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.6% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.8% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in East Point are about the same as in Georgia.
Air Quality
| Metric | East Point | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.52 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in East Point is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, East Point, 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 East Point, Georgia.
What is the health grade for East Point, Georgia?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; East Point, Georgia.
What is the life expectancy in East Point, Georgia?
The life expectancy in East Point, Georgia is 74.4 years, lower than the Georgia average of 75.8 years.
What percentage of East Point, Georgia residents are uninsured?
16.6% of East Point, Georgia residents are uninsured, higher than the Georgia average of 12.6%.
What percentage of East Point, Georgia residents are obese?
37.7% of East Point, Georgia residents are classified as obese, lower than the Georgia average of 38.0%.