Health Profile of Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg 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
Spartanburg Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Spartanburg | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.1 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.9% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.5% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Spartanburg is 75.1 years, about 0.8 years shorter than the South Carolina average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 8.9%, lower than the South Carolina average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.5% of residents, higher than the South Carolina average of 19.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,877 residents in Spartanburg are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,016 311 men · 705 women
- 75–84 1,859 626 men · 1,234 women
- 65–74 3,380 1,384 men · 1,996 women
- 50–64 6,622 2,977 men · 3,645 women
Younger residents
8,129 residents in Spartanburg are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,231 1,106 boys · 1,124 girls
- 7–12 2,296 1,173 boys · 1,122 girls
- 3–7 2,019 1,031 boys · 988 girls
- 0–3 1,583 811 boys · 772 girls
About 2,861 residents in Spartanburg (7.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Spartanburg | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.4% | 14.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.2% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.8% | 39.9% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Spartanburg are about the same as in South Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Spartanburg | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.9% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 16.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.8% | 30.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Spartanburg are about the same as in South Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 59,361 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 652,966 minutes a day and 238.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Spartanburg is 75.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.04 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 | Spartanburg | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.66 | 6.97 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Spartanburg is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Spartanburg, 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 Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Is Spartanburg, South Carolina a healthy place to live?
Spartanburg, 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.
How long do people live in Spartanburg, South Carolina?
People in Spartanburg, South Carolina can expect to live 75.1 years on average, 0.8 years shorter than the South Carolina average of 75.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Spartanburg, South Carolina?
8.9% of residents in Spartanburg, South Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 0.7 points below the South Carolina rate of 9.6%.
What percentage of Spartanburg, South Carolina residents are obese?
40.8% of adults in Spartanburg, South Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 0.8 points above the South Carolina rate of 39.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Spartanburg, South Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 59,361 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 652,966 minutes a day and 238.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Spartanburg is 75.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.04 lifetimes a year.
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