Health Profile of North Augusta, South Carolina
North Augusta 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
North Augusta Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | North Augusta | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.4% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.6% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in North Augusta is 76.7 years, about 0.9 years longer than the South Carolina average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 9.4%, lower than the South Carolina average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.6% of residents, lower than the South Carolina average of 19.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,289 residents in North Augusta are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 434 132 men · 301 women
- 75–84 1,020 416 men · 604 women
- 65–74 2,320 1,026 men · 1,295 women
- 50–64 4,515 2,227 men · 2,288 women
Younger residents
4,356 residents in North Augusta are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,316 729 boys · 587 girls
- 7–12 1,249 646 boys · 603 girls
- 3–7 1,017 500 boys · 518 girls
- 0–3 774 361 boys · 413 girls
About 1,259 residents in North Augusta (5.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | North Augusta | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 14.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.6% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.4% | 39.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in North Augusta is about 18% lower than in South Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | North Augusta | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.0% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 16.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.2% | 30.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in North Augusta is about 16% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in North Augusta is about 16% lower than in South Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,109 cigarettes a day, 933,259 a month, or 11.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 342,195 minutes a day and 124.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Augusta is 76.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.10 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 | North Augusta | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.70 | 6.97 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in North Augusta is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, North Augusta, South Carolina has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than South Carolina, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in North Augusta, South Carolina.
What is the health grade for North Augusta, South Carolina?
North Augusta, 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 North Augusta, South Carolina?
People in North Augusta, South Carolina can expect to live 76.7 years on average, 0.9 years longer than the South Carolina average of 75.8.
How many people lack health insurance in North Augusta, South Carolina?
9.4% of residents in North Augusta, South Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, about the same as the South Carolina rate of 9.6%.
What is the obesity rate in North Augusta, South Carolina?
36.4% of adults in North Augusta, South Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.5 points below the South Carolina rate of 39.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in North Augusta, South Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,109 cigarettes a day, 933,259 a month, or 11.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 342,195 minutes a day and 124.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Augusta is 76.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.10 lifetimes a year.
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