Health Profile of Stockbridge, Georgia
Stockbridge 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
Stockbridge Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Stockbridge | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.4 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.3% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.3% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Stockbridge is 76.4 years, about 0.6 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 14.3%, higher than the Georgia average of 12.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.3% of residents, lower than the Georgia average of 20.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,870 residents in Stockbridge are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 299 125 men · 175 women
- 75–84 837 359 men · 478 women
- 65–74 1,977 800 men · 1,177 women
- 50–64 5,756 2,558 men · 3,199 women
Younger residents
7,651 residents in Stockbridge are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,590 1,175 boys · 1,414 girls
- 7–12 2,436 1,244 boys · 1,191 girls
- 3–7 1,630 841 boys · 789 girls
- 0–3 996 504 boys · 491 girls
About 985 residents in Stockbridge (3.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Stockbridge | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.0% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Stockbridge is about 31% lower than in Georgia. The rate of cancer in Stockbridge is about 25% lower than in Georgia. The rate of diabetes in Stockbridge is about 19% lower than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Stockbridge | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.5% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.5% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Stockbridge are about the same as in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 45,300 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 498,305 minutes a day and 181.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Stockbridge is 76.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.53 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 | Stockbridge | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.24 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Stockbridge is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Stockbridge, GA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Stockbridge, GA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge, GA | 31,413 | 76.4 yrs #2/2 | 14.3% #2/2 | 42.0% #2/2 |
| McDonough, GA | 22,820 | 78.2 yrs | 7.1% | 39.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Stockbridge, Georgia has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Georgia, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Stockbridge, Georgia.
What is the health grade for Stockbridge, Georgia?
Stockbridge, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Stockbridge, Georgia?
People in Stockbridge, Georgia can expect to live 76.4 years on average, 0.6 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Stockbridge, Georgia?
14.3% of residents in Stockbridge, Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 2.0 points above the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Stockbridge, Georgia?
42.0% of adults in Stockbridge, Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 4.0 points above the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Stockbridge, Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 45,300 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 498,305 minutes a day and 181.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Stockbridge is 76.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.53 lifetimes a year.
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