Health Profile of Johns Creek, Georgia
Johns Creek 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
Johns Creek Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Johns Creek | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.9 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.6% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.5% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Johns Creek is 80.9 years, about 5.1 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 4.6%, 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
27,208 residents in Johns Creek are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 788 292 men · 496 women
- 75–84 1,952 852 men · 1,099 women
- 65–74 5,443 2,620 men · 2,823 women
- 50–64 19,025 9,600 men · 9,424 women
Younger residents
20,861 residents in Johns Creek are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,753 4,338 boys · 3,415 girls
- 7–12 6,528 3,460 boys · 3,068 girls
- 3–7 4,040 2,028 boys · 2,012 girls
- 0–3 2,540 1,256 boys · 1,284 girls
About 1,395 residents in Johns Creek (1.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Johns Creek | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.4% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.2% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.7% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Johns Creek is about 46% lower than in Georgia. The rate of heart disease in Johns Creek is about 45% lower than in Georgia. The rate of obesity in Johns Creek is about 38% lower than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Johns Creek | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.7% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.9% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Johns Creek is about 51% lower than in Georgia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Johns Creek is about 48% lower than in Georgia. The rate of binge drinking in Johns Creek is about 29% higher than in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 64,667 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 23.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 711,340 minutes a day and 259.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Johns Creek is 80.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.11 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 | Johns Creek | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.54 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Johns Creek is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Johns Creek, GA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Johns Creek, GA is the largest of the 4 cities compared here, 81,338 residents against a local median of 41,194. The measure that sets Johns Creek, GA apart most is uninsured: 4.6%, 62% below the local median of 12.1%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 9.1% on uninsured, so Johns Creek, GA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Johns Creek, GA has the lowest uninsured of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek, GA | 81,338 | 80.9 yrs #2/4 | 4.6% #1/4 | 23.7% #1/4 |
| Duluth, GA | 28,415 | 79.9 yrs | 12.1% | 27.5% |
| Peachtree Corners, GA | 41,194 | 80.9 yrs | 14.1% | 28.6% |
| Alpharetta, GA | 64,246 | 80.9 yrs | 5.0% | 23.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Johns Creek, 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 Johns Creek, Georgia.
What is the health grade for Johns Creek, Georgia?
Johns Creek, 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 Johns Creek, Georgia?
People in Johns Creek, Georgia can expect to live 80.9 years on average, 5.1 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8.
What percentage of Johns Creek, Georgia residents are uninsured?
4.6% of residents in Johns Creek, Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 22 people, 7.8 points below the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Johns Creek, Georgia?
23.7% of adults in Johns Creek, Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 14.4 points below the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
Which health problem stands out most in Johns Creek, Georgia?
Compared with Georgia as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.8%, about 29% higher than the Georgia rate of 14.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Johns Creek, Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 64,667 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 23.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 711,340 minutes a day and 259.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Johns Creek is 80.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.11 lifetimes a year.
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