Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Pooler | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.6% | 12.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Pooler is 78.0 years, about 2.1 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8 years.
The uninsured rate in Pooler is about the same as in Georgia, at 12.6%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Pooler | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.9% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.3% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Pooler is about 28% lower than in Georgia. The rate of heart disease in Pooler is about 27% lower than in Georgia. The rate of diabetes in Pooler is about 26% lower than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Pooler | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.7% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.4% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Pooler is about 20% lower than in Georgia. The rate of smoking in Pooler is about 20% lower than in Georgia.
Air Quality
| Metric | Pooler | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.34 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Pooler is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pooler, 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 Pooler, Georgia.
What is the health grade for Pooler, Georgia?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Pooler, Georgia.
What is the life expectancy in Pooler, Georgia?
The life expectancy in Pooler, Georgia is 78.0 years, higher than the Georgia average of 75.8 years.
What percentage of Pooler, Georgia residents are uninsured?
12.6% of Pooler, Georgia residents are uninsured, about the same as the Georgia average.
What percentage of Pooler, Georgia residents are obese?
33.9% of Pooler, Georgia residents are classified as obese, lower than the Georgia average of 38.0%.