Health Profile of Georgetown, Kentucky
Georgetown 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
Georgetown Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Georgetown | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 75.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.3% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.6% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Georgetown is 75.7 years, about 0.7 years longer than the Kentucky average of 75.0 years. The uninsured rate is 5.3%, lower than the Kentucky average of 6.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.6% of residents, lower than the Kentucky average of 23.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,106 residents in Georgetown are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 285 61 men · 224 women
- 75–84 702 288 men · 414 women
- 65–74 1,519 659 men · 859 women
- 50–64 3,601 1,743 men · 1,858 women
Younger residents
5,013 residents in Georgetown are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,477 774 boys · 703 girls
- 7–12 1,481 706 boys · 775 girls
- 3–7 1,165 498 boys · 666 girls
- 0–3 891 363 boys · 528 girls
About 931 residents in Georgetown (4.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Georgetown | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 13.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.9% | 39.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Georgetown is about 33% lower than in Kentucky. The rate of diabetes in Georgetown is about 27% lower than in Kentucky. The rate of cancer in Georgetown is about 21% lower than in Kentucky.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Georgetown | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.7% | 26.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 15.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.9% | 34.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Georgetown are about the same as in Kentucky.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,024 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 418,262 minutes a day and 152.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Georgetown is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.84 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 | Georgetown | Kentucky Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.61 | 7.19 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Georgetown is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Georgetown, KY Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Georgetown, KY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown, KY | 21,981 | 75.7 yrs #2/2 | 5.3% #1/2 | 35.9% #2/2 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | 323,723 | 77.6 yrs | 7.2% | 32.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Georgetown, Kentucky has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Kentucky, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Georgetown, Kentucky.
Is Georgetown, Kentucky a healthy place to live?
Georgetown, Kentucky 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.
What is the average lifespan in Georgetown, Kentucky?
People in Georgetown, Kentucky can expect to live 75.7 years on average, 0.7 years longer than the Kentucky average of 75.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Georgetown, Kentucky?
5.3% of residents in Georgetown, Kentucky have no health insurance, about 1 in 19 people, 0.7 points below the Kentucky rate of 6.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Georgetown, Kentucky?
35.9% of adults in Georgetown, Kentucky are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.8 points below the Kentucky rate of 39.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Georgetown, Kentucky go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,024 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 418,262 minutes a day and 152.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Georgetown is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.84 lifetimes a year.
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