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 | South Fulton | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.1% | 12.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in South Fulton is 76.0 years, about 0.2 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8 years.
The uninsured population in South Fulton is 12.1%, lower than the Georgia average of 12.6%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | South Fulton | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.8% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.1% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.7% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.7% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in South Fulton is about 32% lower than in Georgia. The rate of cancer in South Fulton is about 23% lower than in Georgia. The rate of self-rated poor health in South Fulton is about 16% lower than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | South Fulton | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.9% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.8% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in South Fulton is about 23% lower than in Georgia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in South Fulton is about 16% lower than in Georgia.
Air Quality
| Metric | South Fulton | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.30 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in South Fulton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, South Fulton, Georgia has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Georgia, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in South Fulton, Georgia.
What is the health grade for South Fulton, Georgia?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; South Fulton, Georgia.
What is the life expectancy in South Fulton, Georgia?
The life expectancy in South Fulton, Georgia is 76.0 years, higher than the Georgia average of 75.8 years.
What percentage of South Fulton, Georgia residents are uninsured?
12.1% of South Fulton, Georgia residents are uninsured, lower than the Georgia average of 12.6%.
What percentage of South Fulton, Georgia residents are obese?
36.7% of South Fulton, Georgia residents are classified as obese, lower than the Georgia average of 38.0%.