Health Profile of Anderson, South Carolina
Anderson 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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C
Anderson Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Anderson | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.7 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.8% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.1% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Anderson is 74.7 years, about 1.1 years shorter than the South Carolina average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 8.8%, lower than the South Carolina average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.1% of residents, higher than the South Carolina average of 19.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,642 residents in Anderson are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 683 198 men · 486 women
- 75–84 1,527 461 men · 1,066 women
- 65–74 2,148 1,005 men · 1,142 women
- 50–64 4,284 2,110 men · 2,174 women
Younger residents
5,288 residents in Anderson are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,552 759 boys · 793 girls
- 7–12 1,604 766 boys · 838 girls
- 3–7 1,248 662 boys · 586 girls
- 0–3 884 514 boys · 371 girls
About 2,261 residents in Anderson (8.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Anderson | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 14.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.6% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.5% | 39.9% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Anderson are about the same as in South Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Anderson | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.4% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 16.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.3% | 30.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Anderson are about the same as in South Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,071 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 473,780 minutes a day and 172.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Anderson is 74.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.40 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 | Anderson | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.67 | 6.97 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Anderson is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Anderson, South Carolina has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than South Carolina, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Anderson, South Carolina.
How healthy is Anderson, South Carolina?
Anderson, South Carolina has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Anderson, South Carolina?
People in Anderson, South Carolina can expect to live 74.7 years on average, 1.1 years shorter than the South Carolina average of 75.8.
What percentage of Anderson, South Carolina residents are uninsured?
8.8% of residents in Anderson, South Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 0.8 points below the South Carolina rate of 9.6%.
What percentage of Anderson, South Carolina residents are obese?
42.5% of adults in Anderson, South Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 2.5 points above the South Carolina rate of 39.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Anderson, South Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,071 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 473,780 minutes a day and 172.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Anderson is 74.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.40 lifetimes a year.
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