Health Profile of Valdosta, Georgia
Valdosta 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
Valdosta Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Valdosta | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.6 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 17.0% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.9% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Valdosta is 74.6 years, about 1.2 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 21.9% of residents, higher than the Georgia average of 20.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,738 residents in Valdosta are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 826 237 men · 589 women
- 75–84 1,833 721 men · 1,112 women
- 65–74 3,430 1,369 men · 2,061 women
- 50–64 6,649 2,964 men · 3,685 women
Younger residents
11,317 residents in Valdosta are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,021 1,526 boys · 1,495 girls
- 7–12 3,369 1,587 boys · 1,782 girls
- 3–7 2,803 1,320 boys · 1,483 girls
- 0–3 2,124 1,032 boys · 1,091 girls
About 2,787 residents in Valdosta (5.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Valdosta | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.8% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.5% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Valdosta is about 23% lower than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Valdosta | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.9% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.9% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Valdosta are about the same as in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 83,919 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 30.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 923,106 minutes a day and 336.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Valdosta is 74.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.60 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 | Valdosta | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.76 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Valdosta is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Valdosta, 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 Valdosta, Georgia.
Is Valdosta, Georgia a healthy place to live?
Valdosta, 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 average lifespan in Valdosta, Georgia?
People in Valdosta, Georgia can expect to live 74.6 years on average, 1.2 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8.
What is the uninsured rate in Valdosta, Georgia?
17.0% of residents in Valdosta, Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 4.6 points above the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
What percentage of Valdosta, Georgia residents are obese?
39.5% of adults in Valdosta, Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.5 points above the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Valdosta, Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 83,919 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 30.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 923,106 minutes a day and 336.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Valdosta is 74.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.60 lifetimes a year.
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