Health Profile of Spalding County, Georgia
Spalding County 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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C
Spalding County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Spalding County | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.6 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.3% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.9% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Spalding County is 73.6 years, about 2.3 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 13.3%, higher than the Georgia average of 12.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.9% of residents, higher than the Georgia average of 20.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
24,292 residents in Spalding County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,041 393 men · 648 women
- 75–84 3,612 1,433 men · 2,179 women
- 65–74 6,838 2,942 men · 3,896 women
- 50–64 12,801 5,980 men · 6,820 women
Younger residents
15,842 residents in Spalding County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,960 2,487 boys · 2,473 girls
- 7–12 4,585 2,385 boys · 2,200 girls
- 3–7 3,562 1,860 boys · 1,702 girls
- 0–3 2,735 1,403 boys · 1,332 girls
About 5,603 residents in Spalding County (8.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Spalding County | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.4% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.2% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Spalding County are about the same as in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Spalding County | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.8% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.1% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Spalding County are about the same as in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 125,701 cigarettes a day, 3.8 million a month, or 45.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 504.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Spalding County is 73.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 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 | Spalding County | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.82 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Spalding County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Spalding County, GA Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Spalding County, GA is the 4th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 68,892 residents against a local median of 122,264. The measure that sets Spalding County, GA apart most is uninsured: 13.3%, 25% above the local median of 10.7%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 8.5% on uninsured, so Spalding County, GA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Spalding County, GA has the 5th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spalding County, GA | 68,892 | 73.6 yrs #6/6 | 13.3% #5/6 | 40.2% #5/6 |
| Pike County, GA | 19,903 | 77.2 yrs | 13.3% | 34.6% |
| Henry County, GA | 249,959 | 77.2 yrs | 9.8% | 40.6% |
| Lamar County, GA | 19,571 | 74.5 yrs | 10.7% | 36.3% |
| Fayette County, GA | 122,264 | 79.8 yrs | 8.6% | 31.5% |
| Clayton County, GA | 298,922 | 75.4 yrs | 17.0% | 37.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Spalding County, Georgia has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Georgia, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Spalding County, Georgia.
What is the health grade for Spalding County, Georgia?
Spalding County, Georgia has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
Is Spalding County, Georgia one of the healthiest counties in Georgia?
Spalding County ranks 108th healthiest out of 159 counties in Georgia by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Spalding County, Georgia?
People in Spalding County, Georgia can expect to live 73.6 years on average, 2.3 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Spalding County, Georgia?
13.3% of residents in Spalding County, Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 0.9 points above the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Spalding County, Georgia?
40.2% of adults in Spalding County, Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 2.2 points above the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Spalding County, Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 125,701 cigarettes a day, 3.8 million a month, or 45.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 504.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Spalding County is 73.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 lifetimes a year.
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