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 | Union City | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.8% | 12.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Union City is 76.7 years, about 0.8 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8 years.
The uninsured population in Union City is 13.8%, higher than the Georgia average of 12.6%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Union City | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.5% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.7% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.4% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.3% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Union City is about 37% lower than in Georgia. The rate of cancer in Union City is about 28% lower than in Georgia. The rate of self-rated poor health in Union City is about 19% lower than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Union City | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.8% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.9% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Union City is about 19% lower than in Georgia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Union City is about 15% lower than in Georgia.
Air Quality
| Metric | Union City | 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 Union City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Union City, 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 Union City, Georgia.
What is the health grade for Union City, Georgia?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Union City, Georgia.
What is the life expectancy in Union City, Georgia?
The life expectancy in Union City, Georgia is 76.7 years, higher than the Georgia average of 75.8 years.
What percentage of Union City, Georgia residents are uninsured?
13.8% of Union City, Georgia residents are uninsured, higher than the Georgia average of 12.6%.
What percentage of Union City, Georgia residents are obese?
36.4% of Union City, Georgia residents are classified as obese, lower than the Georgia average of 38.0%.