Health Profile of Newnan, Georgia
Newnan 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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C
Newnan Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Newnan | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.3 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.1% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.8% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Newnan is 75.3 years, about 0.5 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 10.1%, lower than the Georgia average of 12.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.8% of residents, lower than the Georgia average of 20.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,739 residents in Newnan are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 265 113 men · 153 women
- 75–84 1,130 427 men · 703 women
- 65–74 2,227 920 men · 1,308 women
- 50–64 5,116 2,359 men · 2,758 women
Younger residents
7,423 residents in Newnan are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,165 991 boys · 1,174 girls
- 7–12 2,246 1,086 boys · 1,160 girls
- 3–7 1,774 837 boys · 937 girls
- 0–3 1,238 539 boys · 699 girls
About 1,357 residents in Newnan (4.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Newnan | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.6% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Newnan is about 21% lower than in Georgia. The rate of cancer in Newnan is about 18% lower than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Newnan | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.3% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.9% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Newnan are about the same as in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 46,021 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 506,228 minutes a day and 184.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Newnan is 75.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.67 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 | Newnan | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.74 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Newnan is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Newnan, 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 Newnan, Georgia.
Is Newnan, Georgia a healthy place to live?
Newnan, Georgia has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Newnan, Georgia?
People in Newnan, Georgia can expect to live 75.3 years on average, 0.5 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8.
What percentage of Newnan, Georgia residents are uninsured?
10.1% of residents in Newnan, Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 2.3 points below the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
What percentage of Newnan, Georgia residents are obese?
40.6% of adults in Newnan, Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 2.6 points above the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Newnan, Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 46,021 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 506,228 minutes a day and 184.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Newnan is 75.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.67 lifetimes a year.
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