Health Profile of McDonough, Georgia
McDonough 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
McDonough Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | McDonough | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.1% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.7% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in McDonough is 78.2 years, about 2.4 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1%, lower than the Georgia average of 12.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.7% of residents, lower than the Georgia average of 20.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
5,783 residents in McDonough are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 255 74 men · 181 women
- 75–84 634 239 men · 395 women
- 65–74 1,172 504 men · 669 women
- 50–64 3,722 1,702 men · 2,021 women
Younger residents
5,763 residents in McDonough are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,946 1,014 boys · 932 girls
- 7–12 1,646 849 boys · 797 girls
- 3–7 1,219 554 boys · 665 girls
- 0–3 952 404 boys · 548 girls
About 633 residents in McDonough (2.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | McDonough | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.1% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in McDonough is about 23% lower than in Georgia. The rate of diabetes in McDonough is about 23% lower than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | McDonough | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.4% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.1% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in McDonough is about 26% lower than in Georgia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in McDonough is about 21% lower than in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,509 cigarettes a day, 825,262 a month, or 10.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 302,596 minutes a day and 110.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in McDonough is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.69 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 | McDonough | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.05 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in McDonough is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
McDonough, GA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How McDonough, GA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonough, GA | 22,820 | 78.2 yrs #1/2 | 7.1% #1/2 | 39.1% #1/2 |
| Stockbridge, GA | 31,413 | 76.4 yrs | 14.3% | 42.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, McDonough, Georgia has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Georgia, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in McDonough, Georgia.
Is McDonough, Georgia a healthy place to live?
McDonough, 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 life expectancy in McDonough, Georgia?
People in McDonough, Georgia can expect to live 78.2 years on average, 2.4 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8.
What percentage of McDonough, Georgia residents are uninsured?
7.1% of residents in McDonough, Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 5.3 points below the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
What is the obesity rate in McDonough, Georgia?
39.1% of adults in McDonough, Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.1 points above the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in McDonough, Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,509 cigarettes a day, 825,262 a month, or 10.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 302,596 minutes a day and 110.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in McDonough is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.69 lifetimes a year.
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