Health Profile of Kennesaw, Georgia
Kennesaw 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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B
Kennesaw Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Kennesaw | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.6% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.3% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Kennesaw is 80.0 years, about 4.2 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 10.6%, lower than the Georgia average of 12.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.3% of residents, lower than the Georgia average of 20.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,887 residents in Kennesaw are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 334 91 men · 242 women
- 75–84 1,000 409 men · 591 women
- 65–74 1,936 793 men · 1,143 women
- 50–64 5,617 2,582 men · 3,035 women
Younger residents
7,320 residents in Kennesaw are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,255 1,287 boys · 968 girls
- 7–12 2,014 1,192 boys · 823 girls
- 3–7 1,695 857 boys · 839 girls
- 0–3 1,355 595 boys · 760 girls
About 729 residents in Kennesaw (2.3% 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 | Kennesaw | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.1% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.3% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Kennesaw is about 46% lower than in Georgia. The rate of diabetes in Kennesaw is about 41% lower than in Georgia. The rate of cancer in Kennesaw is about 25% lower than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Kennesaw | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.8% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.3% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Kennesaw is about 33% lower than in Georgia. The rate of smoking in Kennesaw is about 33% lower than in Georgia. The rate of binge drinking in Kennesaw is about 24% higher than in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 37,117 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 408,287 minutes a day and 149.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kennesaw is 80.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.54 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 | Kennesaw | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.59 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Kennesaw is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Kennesaw, GA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Kennesaw, GA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw, GA | 32,196 | 80.0 yrs #1/3 | 10.6% #1/3 | 32.3% #1/3 |
| Marietta, GA | 62,997 | 78.3 yrs | 20.8% | 36.2% |
| Woodstock, GA | 32,770 | 78.2 yrs | 11.6% | 33.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Kennesaw, Georgia has an overall health index grade of B, making it far better than Georgia, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Kennesaw, Georgia.
How healthy is Kennesaw, Georgia?
Kennesaw, Georgia has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Kennesaw, Georgia?
People in Kennesaw, Georgia can expect to live 80.0 years on average, 4.2 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Kennesaw, Georgia?
10.6% of residents in Kennesaw, Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 1.7 points below the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
How common is obesity in Kennesaw, Georgia?
32.3% of adults in Kennesaw, Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.8 points below the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
What health issue is more common in Kennesaw, Georgia than elsewhere?
Compared with Georgia as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.2%, about 24% higher than the Georgia rate of 14.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Kennesaw, Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 37,117 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 408,287 minutes a day and 149.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kennesaw is 80.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.54 lifetimes a year.
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