Health Profile of Summerville, South Carolina
Summerville 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
Summerville Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Summerville | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.4% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.1% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Summerville is 77.9 years, about 2.1 years longer than the South Carolina average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 11.4%, higher than the South Carolina average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.1% of residents, lower than the South Carolina average of 19.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,911 residents in Summerville are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 779 220 men · 559 women
- 75–84 1,644 755 men · 889 women
- 65–74 3,671 1,699 men · 1,972 women
- 50–64 7,817 3,669 men · 4,148 women
Younger residents
10,021 residents in Summerville are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,221 1,709 boys · 1,512 girls
- 7–12 2,920 1,532 boys · 1,388 girls
- 3–7 2,200 1,197 boys · 1,003 girls
- 0–3 1,681 998 boys · 683 girls
About 1,776 residents in Summerville (4.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Summerville | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 14.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.4% | 39.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Summerville is about 27% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of heart disease in Summerville is about 21% lower than in South Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Summerville | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.8% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 16.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.0% | 30.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Summerville is about 23% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of smoking in Summerville is about 17% lower than in South Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,478 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 632,259 minutes a day and 230.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Summerville is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.63 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 | Summerville | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.01 | 6.97 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Summerville is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Summerville, SC Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Summerville, SC compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville, SC | 42,751 | 77.9 yrs #1/2 | 11.4% #1/2 | 36.4% #1/2 |
| North Charleston, SC | 123,884 | 74.6 yrs | 15.4% | 37.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Summerville, 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 Summerville, South Carolina.
Is Summerville, South Carolina a healthy place to live?
Summerville, 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 Summerville, South Carolina?
People in Summerville, South Carolina can expect to live 77.9 years on average, 2.1 years longer than the South Carolina average of 75.8.
What is the uninsured rate in Summerville, South Carolina?
11.4% of residents in Summerville, South Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 1.7 points above the South Carolina rate of 9.6%.
How common is obesity in Summerville, South Carolina?
36.4% of adults in Summerville, 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 Summerville, South Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,478 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 632,259 minutes a day and 230.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Summerville is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.63 lifetimes a year.
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