Health Profile of Albany, Oregon
Albany 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
Albany Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Albany | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.2 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.3% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.9% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Albany is 76.2 years, about 2.6 years shorter than the Oregon average of 78.8 years. The uninsured rate is 7.3%, higher than the Oregon average of 5.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.9% of residents, lower than the Oregon average of 15.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,741 residents in Albany are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 916 283 men · 634 women
- 75–84 1,772 750 men · 1,022 women
- 65–74 3,719 1,752 men · 1,967 women
- 50–64 7,334 3,453 men · 3,881 women
Younger residents
10,491 residents in Albany are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,139 1,486 boys · 1,653 girls
- 7–12 2,983 1,610 boys · 1,373 girls
- 3–7 2,451 1,342 boys · 1,109 girls
- 0–3 1,918 1,004 boys · 914 girls
About 2,443 residents in Albany (5.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Albany | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.6% | 30.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Albany is about 21% lower than in Oregon. The rate of diabetes in Albany is about 18% lower than in Oregon. The rate of cancer in Albany is about 17% lower than in Oregon.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Albany | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.3% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.6% | 20.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Albany is about 16% higher than in Oregon.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,505 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 632,554 minutes a day and 230.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Albany is 76.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.76 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 | Albany | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.35 | 6.11 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Albany is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Albany, Oregon has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Oregon, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Albany, Oregon.
What is the health grade for Albany, Oregon?
Albany, Oregon 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 Albany, Oregon?
People in Albany, Oregon can expect to live 76.2 years on average, 2.6 years shorter than the Oregon average of 78.8.
What percentage of Albany, Oregon residents are uninsured?
7.3% of residents in Albany, Oregon have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 1.5 points above the Oregon rate of 5.9%.
What percentage of Albany, Oregon residents are obese?
32.6% of adults in Albany, Oregon are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.9 points above the Oregon rate of 30.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Albany, Oregon go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,505 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 632,554 minutes a day and 230.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Albany is 76.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.76 lifetimes a year.
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