Health Profile of Evans, Georgia
Evans 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
Evans Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Evans | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.1% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.1% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Evans is 80.4 years, about 4.6 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 5.1%, lower than the Georgia average of 12.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.1% of residents, lower than the Georgia average of 20.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,591 residents in Evans are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 426 161 men · 265 women
- 75–84 1,292 626 men · 666 women
- 65–74 2,991 1,462 men · 1,529 women
- 50–64 6,882 3,416 men · 3,466 women
Younger residents
8,402 residents in Evans are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,008 1,644 boys · 1,364 girls
- 7–12 2,525 1,360 boys · 1,165 girls
- 3–7 1,698 873 boys · 825 girls
- 0–3 1,171 624 boys · 547 girls
About 871 residents in Evans (2.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Evans | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.6% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Evans is about 36% lower than in Georgia. The rate of heart disease in Evans is about 34% lower than in Georgia. The rate of obesity in Evans is about 17% lower than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Evans | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.4% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.0% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Evans is about 44% lower than in Georgia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Evans is about 35% lower than in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,926 cigarettes a day, 957,774 a month, or 11.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 351,184 minutes a day and 128.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Evans is 80.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.03 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 | Evans | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.41 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Evans is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Evans, GA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Evans, GA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans, GA | 34,506 | 80.4 yrs #1/3 | 5.1% #1/3 | 31.6% #1/3 |
| Martinez, GA | 30,820 | 77.6 yrs | 13.3% | 34.1% |
| North Augusta, SC | 21,776 | 76.7 yrs | 9.4% | 36.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Evans, Georgia has an overall health index grade of A, making it far better than Georgia, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Evans, Georgia.
Is Evans, Georgia a healthy place to live?
Evans, 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Evans, Georgia?
People in Evans, Georgia can expect to live 80.4 years on average, 4.6 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8.
What is the uninsured rate in Evans, Georgia?
5.1% of residents in Evans, Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 19 people, 7.2 points below the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Evans, Georgia?
31.6% of adults in Evans, Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.4 points below the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Evans, Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,926 cigarettes a day, 957,774 a month, or 11.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 351,184 minutes a day and 128.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Evans is 80.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.03 lifetimes a year.
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