Health Profile of Peachtree City, Georgia
Peachtree City 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
Peachtree City Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Peachtree City | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.0% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.1% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Peachtree City is 80.3 years, about 4.5 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 7.0%, 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
12,698 residents in Peachtree City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 738 227 men · 511 women
- 75–84 1,596 670 men · 926 women
- 65–74 3,365 1,576 men · 1,789 women
- 50–64 6,999 3,476 men · 3,523 women
Younger residents
7,871 residents in Peachtree City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,289 1,567 boys · 1,723 girls
- 7–12 2,466 1,213 boys · 1,253 girls
- 3–7 1,313 660 boys · 653 girls
- 0–3 803 364 boys · 438 girls
About 1,341 residents in Peachtree City (4.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Peachtree City | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.4% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.5% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Peachtree City is about 31% lower than in Georgia. The rate of heart disease in Peachtree City is about 29% lower than in Georgia. The rate of obesity in Peachtree City is about 22% lower than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Peachtree City | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.2% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.8% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Peachtree City is about 45% lower than in Georgia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Peachtree City is about 38% lower than in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,576 cigarettes a day, 947,293 a month, or 11.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 347,341 minutes a day and 126.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Peachtree City is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.00 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 | Peachtree City | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.80 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Peachtree City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Peachtree City, 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 Peachtree City, Georgia.
What is the health grade for Peachtree City, Georgia?
Peachtree City, 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 average lifespan in Peachtree City, Georgia?
People in Peachtree City, Georgia can expect to live 80.3 years on average, 4.5 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8.
What percentage of Peachtree City, Georgia residents are uninsured?
7.0% of residents in Peachtree City, Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 5.3 points below the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
How common is obesity in Peachtree City, Georgia?
29.5% of adults in Peachtree City, Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 8.5 points below the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Peachtree City, Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,576 cigarettes a day, 947,293 a month, or 11.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 347,341 minutes a day and 126.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Peachtree City is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.00 lifetimes a year.
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