Health Profile of Peachtree Corners, Georgia
Peachtree Corners 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
Peachtree Corners Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Peachtree Corners | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.9 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.1% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.7% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Peachtree Corners is 80.9 years, about 5.1 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 14.1%, higher than the Georgia average of 12.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.7% of residents, lower than the Georgia average of 20.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,382 residents in Peachtree Corners are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 248 100 men · 147 women
- 75–84 1,172 540 men · 633 women
- 65–74 2,979 1,350 men · 1,629 women
- 50–64 7,983 3,807 men · 4,177 women
Younger residents
8,974 residents in Peachtree Corners are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,573 1,406 boys · 1,167 girls
- 7–12 2,628 1,320 boys · 1,308 girls
- 3–7 2,137 1,020 boys · 1,117 girls
- 0–3 1,636 765 boys · 871 girls
About 595 residents in Peachtree Corners (1.4% 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 | Peachtree Corners | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.0% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.6% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Peachtree Corners is about 47% lower than in Georgia. The rate of diabetes in Peachtree Corners is about 37% lower than in Georgia. The rate of cancer in Peachtree Corners is about 26% lower than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Peachtree Corners | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.7% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Peachtree Corners is about 41% lower than in Georgia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Peachtree Corners is about 35% lower than in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,831 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 471,140 minutes a day and 172.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Peachtree Corners is 80.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.05 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 Corners | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.63 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Peachtree Corners is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Peachtree Corners, GA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Peachtree Corners, GA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Corners, GA | 41,194 | 80.9 yrs #3/3 | 14.1% #3/3 | 28.6% #3/3 |
| Johns Creek, GA | 81,338 | 80.9 yrs | 4.6% | 23.7% |
| Dunwoody, GA | 51,089 | 81.8 yrs | 9.3% | 22.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, Georgia.
How healthy is Peachtree Corners, Georgia?
Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, Georgia?
People in Peachtree Corners, Georgia can expect to live 80.9 years on average, 5.1 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8.
What percentage of Peachtree Corners, Georgia residents are uninsured?
14.1% of residents in Peachtree Corners, Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 1.7 points above the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
What percentage of Peachtree Corners, Georgia residents are obese?
28.6% of adults in Peachtree Corners, Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 9.4 points below the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Peachtree Corners, Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,831 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 471,140 minutes a day and 172.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Peachtree Corners is 80.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.05 lifetimes a year.
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