Health Profile of Greer, South Carolina
Greer 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
Greer Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Greer | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.3 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.6% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.1% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Greer is 76.3 years, about 0.5 years longer than the South Carolina average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 14.6%, higher than the South Carolina average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.1% of residents, lower than the South Carolina average of 19.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,025 residents in Greer are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 488 118 men · 370 women
- 75–84 1,273 477 men · 796 women
- 65–74 2,622 1,136 men · 1,486 women
- 50–64 5,642 2,617 men · 3,025 women
Younger residents
6,995 residents in Greer are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,250 1,157 boys · 1,093 girls
- 7–12 2,167 1,134 boys · 1,033 girls
- 3–7 1,526 789 boys · 737 girls
- 0–3 1,052 529 boys · 523 girls
About 1,555 residents in Greer (5.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Greer | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 14.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.2% | 39.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Greer is about 18% lower than in South Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Greer | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.9% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 16.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.4% | 30.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Greer are about the same as in South Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 45,881 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 504,687 minutes a day and 184.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Greer is 76.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.59 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 | Greer | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.40 | 6.97 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Greer is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Greer, SC Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Greer, SC compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greer, SC | 30,854 | 76.3 yrs #3/3 | 14.6% #3/3 | 35.2% #3/3 |
| Taylors, SC | 21,768 | 79.7 yrs | 10.4% | 31.7% |
| Wade Hampton, SC | 22,508 | 81.5 yrs | 11.3% | 30.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Greer, 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 Greer, South Carolina.
Is Greer, South Carolina a healthy place to live?
Greer, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Greer, South Carolina?
People in Greer, South Carolina can expect to live 76.3 years on average, 0.5 years longer than the South Carolina average of 75.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Greer, South Carolina?
14.6% of residents in Greer, South Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 5.0 points above the South Carolina rate of 9.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Greer, South Carolina?
35.2% of adults in Greer, South Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.7 points below the South Carolina rate of 39.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Greer, South Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 45,881 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 504,687 minutes a day and 184.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Greer is 76.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.59 lifetimes a year.
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