Health Profile of Bluffton, South Carolina
Bluffton 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
Bluffton Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Bluffton | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.4% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.2% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Bluffton is 79.5 years, about 3.7 years longer than the South Carolina average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 8.4%, lower than the South Carolina average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.2% of residents, lower than the South Carolina average of 19.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,562 residents in Bluffton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 313 193 men · 119 women
- 75–84 1,018 491 men · 527 women
- 65–74 3,080 1,507 men · 1,573 women
- 50–64 5,151 2,318 men · 2,833 women
Younger residents
7,024 residents in Bluffton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,313 1,081 boys · 1,232 girls
- 7–12 2,194 1,119 boys · 1,075 girls
- 3–7 1,495 832 boys · 663 girls
- 0–3 1,022 570 boys · 452 girls
About 753 residents in Bluffton (2.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Bluffton | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 14.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.2% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.3% | 39.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Bluffton is about 46% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of heart disease in Bluffton is about 44% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of obesity in Bluffton is about 29% lower than in South Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bluffton | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.5% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 16.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.5% | 30.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Bluffton is about 42% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of smoking in Bluffton is about 33% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of binge drinking in Bluffton is about 30% higher than in South Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 32,756 cigarettes a day, 982,689 a month, or 12.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 360,319 minutes a day and 131.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bluffton is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.15 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 | Bluffton | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.49 | 6.97 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bluffton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Bluffton, SC Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Bluffton, SC compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton, SC | 29,398 | 79.5 yrs #2/2 | 8.4% #1/2 | 28.3% #2/2 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | 35,733 | 81.1 yrs | 10.1% | 26.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bluffton, South Carolina has an overall health index grade of B, making it far better than South Carolina, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Bluffton, South Carolina.
What is the health grade for Bluffton, South Carolina?
Bluffton, 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.
How long do people live in Bluffton, South Carolina?
People in Bluffton, South Carolina can expect to live 79.5 years on average, 3.7 years longer than the South Carolina average of 75.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Bluffton, South Carolina?
8.4% of residents in Bluffton, South Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 1.2 points below the South Carolina rate of 9.6%.
How common is obesity in Bluffton, South Carolina?
28.3% of adults in Bluffton, South Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 11.6 points below the South Carolina rate of 39.9%.
What health issue is more common in Bluffton, South Carolina than elsewhere?
Compared with South Carolina as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 20.7%, about 30% higher than the South Carolina rate of 16.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Bluffton, South Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 32,756 cigarettes a day, 982,689 a month, or 12.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 360,319 minutes a day and 131.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bluffton is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.15 lifetimes a year.
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