Health Profile of Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken 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
Aiken Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Aiken | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.2% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.3% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Aiken is 78.2 years, about 2.4 years longer than the South Carolina average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 7.2%, lower than the South Carolina average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.3% of residents, lower than the South Carolina average of 19.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,461 residents in Aiken are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 942 317 men · 625 women
- 75–84 1,898 812 men · 1,087 women
- 65–74 3,093 1,410 men · 1,683 women
- 50–64 4,527 1,945 men · 2,582 women
Younger residents
4,120 residents in Aiken are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,365 669 boys · 696 girls
- 7–12 1,253 622 boys · 631 girls
- 3–7 878 438 boys · 440 girls
- 0–3 625 329 boys · 296 girls
About 2,093 residents in Aiken (9.2% 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 | Aiken | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 14.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.0% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.6% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.4% | 39.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Aiken is about 24% higher than in South Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Aiken | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.0% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 16.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.5% | 30.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Aiken is about 26% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Aiken is about 15% lower than in South Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 29,726 cigarettes a day, 891,773 a month, or 10.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 326,983 minutes a day and 119.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Aiken is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.90 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 | Aiken | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.05 | 6.97 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Aiken is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Aiken, South Carolina has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than South Carolina, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Aiken, South Carolina.
Is Aiken, South Carolina a healthy place to live?
Aiken, South Carolina 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 Aiken, South Carolina?
People in Aiken, South Carolina can expect to live 78.2 years on average, 2.4 years longer than the South Carolina average of 75.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Aiken, South Carolina?
7.2% of residents in Aiken, South Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 2.5 points below the South Carolina rate of 9.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Aiken, South Carolina?
35.4% of adults in Aiken, South Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.6 points below the South Carolina rate of 39.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Aiken, South Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 29,726 cigarettes a day, 891,773 a month, or 10.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 326,983 minutes a day and 119.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Aiken is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.90 lifetimes a year.
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