Health Profile of Columbia, Missouri
Columbia 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
Columbia Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Columbia | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.6% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.0% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Columbia is 78.7 years, about 1.7 years longer than the Missouri average of 76.9 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, lower than the Missouri average of 8.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.0% of residents, lower than the Missouri average of 19.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
25,961 residents in Columbia are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,581 517 men · 1,063 women
- 75–84 3,482 1,460 men · 2,023 women
- 65–74 6,488 3,021 men · 3,466 women
- 50–64 14,410 6,756 men · 7,654 women
Younger residents
19,309 residents in Columbia are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,451 2,696 boys · 2,755 girls
- 7–12 5,760 2,934 boys · 2,827 girls
- 3–7 4,681 2,480 boys · 2,201 girls
- 0–3 3,417 1,839 boys · 1,578 girls
About 3,540 residents in Columbia (3.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Columbia | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 11.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.3% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.6% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.4% | 38.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Columbia is about 44% lower than in Missouri. The rate of cancer in Columbia is about 40% lower than in Missouri. The rate of diabetes in Columbia is about 37% lower than in Missouri.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Columbia | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.3% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.7% | 29.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Columbia is about 28% lower than in Missouri. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Columbia is about 22% lower than in Missouri. The rate of binge drinking in Columbia is about 19% higher than in Missouri.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 148,569 cigarettes a day, 4.5 million a month, or 54.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.6 million minutes a day and 596.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Columbia is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 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 | Columbia | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.96 | 6.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Columbia is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Columbia, Missouri has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Missouri, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Columbia, Missouri.
What is the health grade for Columbia, Missouri?
Columbia, Missouri 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 life expectancy in Columbia, Missouri?
People in Columbia, Missouri can expect to live 78.7 years on average, 1.7 years longer than the Missouri average of 76.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Columbia, Missouri?
6.6% of residents in Columbia, Missouri have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, 2.1 points below the Missouri rate of 8.8%.
What is the obesity rate in Columbia, Missouri?
31.4% of adults in Columbia, Missouri are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.7 points below the Missouri rate of 38.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Columbia, Missouri go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 148,569 cigarettes a day, 4.5 million a month, or 54.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.6 million minutes a day and 596.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Columbia is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 lifetimes a year.
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