Health Profile of Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria 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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D
Alexandria Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Alexandria | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.5 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.1% | 7.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 27.7% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Alexandria is 73.5 years, about 1.6 years shorter than the Louisiana average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 8.1%, higher than the Louisiana average of 7.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 27.7% of residents, higher than the Louisiana average of 22.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,911 residents in Alexandria are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 657 244 men · 413 women
- 75–84 1,568 578 men · 989 women
- 65–74 2,865 1,220 men · 1,645 women
- 50–64 5,822 2,563 men · 3,259 women
Younger residents
7,222 residents in Alexandria are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,279 1,123 boys · 1,156 girls
- 7–12 2,106 1,033 boys · 1,072 girls
- 3–7 1,625 795 boys · 830 girls
- 0–3 1,212 597 boys · 615 girls
About 2,590 residents in Alexandria (8.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Alexandria | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 18.9% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.5% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 49.5% | 40.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Alexandria is about 30% higher than in Louisiana. The rate of obesity in Alexandria is about 23% higher than in Louisiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Alexandria | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 25.6% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 41.0% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Alexandria is about 21% higher than in Louisiana. The rate of binge drinking in Alexandria is about 21% lower than in Louisiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 61,509 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 676,601 minutes a day and 247.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Alexandria is 73.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.39 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 | Alexandria | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.16 | 7.40 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Alexandria is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Alexandria, Louisiana has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Louisiana, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Is Alexandria, Louisiana a healthy place to live?
Alexandria, Louisiana has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Alexandria, Louisiana?
People in Alexandria, Louisiana can expect to live 73.5 years on average, 1.6 years shorter than the Louisiana average of 75.1.
How many people lack health insurance in Alexandria, Louisiana?
8.1% of residents in Alexandria, Louisiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, about the same as the Louisiana rate of 7.8%.
What percentage of Alexandria, Louisiana residents are obese?
49.5% of adults in Alexandria, Louisiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 9.1 points above the Louisiana rate of 40.3%.
Which health problem stands out most in Alexandria, Louisiana?
Compared with Louisiana as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.9%, about 30% higher than the Louisiana rate of 14.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Alexandria, Louisiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 61,509 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 676,601 minutes a day and 247.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Alexandria is 73.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.39 lifetimes a year.
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