Health Profile of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Mount Pleasant 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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A
Mount Pleasant Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Mount Pleasant | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.2% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.1% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Mount Pleasant is 79.4 years, about 3.6 years longer than the South Carolina average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 4.2%, lower than the South Carolina average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.1% of residents, lower than the South Carolina average of 19.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
28,379 residents in Mount Pleasant are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,610 631 men · 979 women
- 75–84 3,561 1,496 men · 2,064 women
- 65–74 7,440 3,487 men · 3,953 women
- 50–64 15,768 7,551 men · 8,218 women
Younger residents
16,872 residents in Mount Pleasant are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,494 2,700 boys · 2,794 girls
- 7–12 4,824 2,408 boys · 2,416 girls
- 3–7 3,661 1,962 boys · 1,698 girls
- 0–3 2,893 1,602 boys · 1,291 girls
About 3,320 residents in Mount Pleasant (4.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Mount Pleasant | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 14.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.2% | 39.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Mount Pleasant is about 44% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of obesity in Mount Pleasant is about 34% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of heart disease in Mount Pleasant is about 34% lower than in South Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Mount Pleasant | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.3% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% | 16.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 14.8% | 30.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Mount Pleasant is about 51% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of smoking in Mount Pleasant is about 48% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of binge drinking in Mount Pleasant is about 41% higher than in South Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 67,967 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 747,642 minutes a day and 272.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mount Pleasant is 79.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.54 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 | Mount Pleasant | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.56 | 6.97 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Mount Pleasant is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Mount Pleasant, SC Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Mount Pleasant, SC compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant, SC | 77,795 | 79.4 yrs #1/3 | 4.2% #1/3 | 26.2% #1/3 |
| Charleston, SC | 138,300 | 78.0 yrs | 6.1% | 29.4% |
| Hanahan, SC | 21,136 | 78.2 yrs | 11.3% | 36.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina has an overall health index grade of A, making it far better than South Carolina, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
What is the health grade for Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?
People in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina can expect to live 79.4 years on average, 3.6 years longer than the South Carolina average of 75.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?
4.2% of residents in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 5.5 points below the South Carolina rate of 9.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?
26.2% of adults in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 13.7 points below the South Carolina rate of 39.9%.
Which health problem stands out most in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?
Compared with South Carolina as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 22.5%, about 41% higher than the South Carolina rate of 16.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 67,967 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 747,642 minutes a day and 272.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mount Pleasant is 79.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.54 lifetimes a year.
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