Health Profile of Woodstock, Georgia
Woodstock 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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B
Woodstock Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Woodstock | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.6% | 12.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.5% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Woodstock is 78.2 years, about 2.4 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 11.6%, lower than the Georgia average of 12.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.5% of residents, lower than the Georgia average of 20.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,502 residents in Woodstock are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 311 96 men · 215 women
- 75–84 1,114 432 men · 682 women
- 65–74 2,324 858 men · 1,466 women
- 50–64 5,753 2,664 men · 3,090 women
Younger residents
7,753 residents in Woodstock are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,230 1,134 boys · 1,096 girls
- 7–12 2,171 1,172 boys · 999 girls
- 3–7 1,854 961 boys · 893 girls
- 0–3 1,499 720 boys · 778 girls
About 991 residents in Woodstock (3.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Woodstock | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.3% | 38.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Woodstock is about 38% lower than in Georgia. The rate of heart disease in Woodstock is about 37% lower than in Georgia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Woodstock | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.4% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.0% | 30.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Woodstock is about 30% lower than in Georgia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Woodstock is about 28% lower than in Georgia. The rate of binge drinking in Woodstock is about 17% higher than in Georgia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,462 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 434,087 minutes a day and 158.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Woodstock is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.85 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 | Woodstock | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.52 | 7.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Woodstock is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Woodstock, GA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Woodstock, GA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock, GA | 32,770 | 78.2 yrs #2/3 | 11.6% #2/3 | 33.3% #2/3 |
| Kennesaw, GA | 32,196 | 80.0 yrs | 10.6% | 32.3% |
| Canton, GA | 21,210 | 76.1 yrs | 18.1% | 36.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Woodstock, Georgia has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Georgia, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Woodstock, Georgia.
Is Woodstock, Georgia a healthy place to live?
Woodstock, Georgia has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Woodstock, Georgia?
People in Woodstock, Georgia can expect to live 78.2 years on average, 2.4 years longer than the Georgia average of 75.8.
What is the uninsured rate in Woodstock, Georgia?
11.6% of residents in Woodstock, Georgia have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 0.8 points below the Georgia rate of 12.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Woodstock, Georgia?
33.3% of adults in Woodstock, Georgia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.7 points below the Georgia rate of 38.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Woodstock, Georgia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,462 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 434,087 minutes a day and 158.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Woodstock is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.85 lifetimes a year.
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