Health Profile of Goose Creek, South Carolina
Goose Creek 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
Goose Creek Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Goose Creek | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.7% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.3% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Goose Creek is 77.6 years, about 1.7 years longer than the South Carolina average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 9.7%, higher than the South Carolina average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.3% of residents, lower than the South Carolina average of 19.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,812 residents in Goose Creek are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 336 113 men · 224 women
- 75–84 1,232 537 men · 695 women
- 65–74 2,999 1,371 men · 1,628 women
- 50–64 7,245 3,506 men · 3,739 women
Younger residents
9,632 residents in Goose Creek are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,913 1,425 boys · 1,489 girls
- 7–12 3,017 1,525 boys · 1,493 girls
- 3–7 2,202 1,152 boys · 1,050 girls
- 0–3 1,499 785 boys · 714 girls
About 1,191 residents in Goose Creek (2.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Goose Creek | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 14.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.5% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.4% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.8% | 39.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Goose Creek is about 40% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of diabetes in Goose Creek is about 39% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of cancer in Goose Creek is about 30% lower than in South Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Goose Creek | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.2% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% | 16.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.9% | 30.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Goose Creek is about 35% higher than in South Carolina. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Goose Creek is about 27% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of smoking in Goose Creek is about 20% lower than in South Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,665 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 634,318 minutes a day and 231.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Goose Creek is 77.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.68 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 | Goose Creek | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.94 | 6.97 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Goose Creek is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Goose Creek, SC Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Goose Creek, SC compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek, SC | 42,757 | 77.6 yrs #2/3 | 9.7% #1/3 | 34.8% #1/3 |
| Hanahan, SC | 21,136 | 78.2 yrs | 11.3% | 36.9% |
| North Charleston, SC | 123,884 | 74.6 yrs | 15.4% | 37.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Goose Creek, South Carolina has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than South Carolina, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
What is the health grade for Goose Creek, South Carolina?
Goose Creek, 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 average lifespan in Goose Creek, South Carolina?
People in Goose Creek, South Carolina can expect to live 77.6 years on average, 1.7 years longer than the South Carolina average of 75.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Goose Creek, South Carolina?
9.7% of residents in Goose Creek, South Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, about the same as the South Carolina rate of 9.6%.
How common is obesity in Goose Creek, South Carolina?
34.8% of adults in Goose Creek, South Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.1 points below the South Carolina rate of 39.9%.
What health issue is more common in Goose Creek, South Carolina than elsewhere?
Compared with South Carolina as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 21.5%, about 35% higher than the South Carolina rate of 16.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Goose Creek, South Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,665 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 634,318 minutes a day and 231.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Goose Creek is 77.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.68 lifetimes a year.
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