Health Profile of Rome, Georgia
Rome 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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D
Rome Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Rome | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 17.0% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.7% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Rome is 74.5 years, about 1.4 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 17.0%, higher than the Georgia average of 12.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.7% of residents, higher than the Georgia average of 20.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,695 residents in Rome are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 590 182 men · 408 women
- 75–84 1,401 491 men · 910 women
- 65–74 2,589 1,074 men · 1,515 women
- 50–64 5,116 2,411 men · 2,704 women
Younger residents
7,855 residents in Rome are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,252 1,159 boys · 1,093 girls
- 7–12 2,318 1,090 boys · 1,227 girls
- 3–7 1,877 877 boys · 1,000 girls
- 0–3 1,409 666 boys · 743 girls
About 2,125 residents in Rome (6.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Rome | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.7% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.2% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.5% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Rome are about the same as in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Rome | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.9% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 36.3% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Rome is about 19% higher than in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 56,456 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 621,015 minutes a day and 226.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rome is 74.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.79 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 | Rome | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.78 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Rome is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rome, Georgia has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Georgia, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Rome, Georgia.
What is the health grade for Rome, Georgia?
Rome, Georgia has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Rome, Georgia?
People in Rome, Georgia can expect to live 74.5 years on average, 1.4 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Rome, Georgia?
17.0% of residents in Rome, Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 4.6 points above the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
How common is obesity in Rome, Georgia?
41.5% of adults in Rome, Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 3.5 points above the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Rome, Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 56,456 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 621,015 minutes a day and 226.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rome is 74.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.79 lifetimes a year.
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