Health Profile of Clarksville, Tennessee
Clarksville 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
Clarksville Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Clarksville | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.8% | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.1% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Clarksville is 74.9 years, about 0.1 years longer than the Tennessee average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 9.8%, lower than the Tennessee average of 10.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.1% of residents, lower than the Tennessee average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
34,475 residents in Clarksville are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,259 417 men · 842 women
- 75–84 3,609 1,501 men · 2,109 women
- 65–74 8,140 3,680 men · 4,459 women
- 50–64 21,467 10,088 men · 11,378 women
Younger residents
43,155 residents in Clarksville are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 11,152 5,682 boys · 5,470 girls
- 7–12 12,194 6,217 boys · 5,977 girls
- 3–7 10,955 5,648 boys · 5,308 girls
- 0–3 8,853 4,612 boys · 4,241 girls
About 4,929 residents in Clarksville (3.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Clarksville | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.5% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 8.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.9% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Clarksville is about 40% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of cancer in Clarksville is about 36% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of diabetes in Clarksville is about 26% lower than in Tennessee.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Clarksville | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.0% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 13.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.2% | 28.4% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Clarksville are about the same as in Tennessee.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 264,772 cigarettes a day, 7.9 million a month, or 96.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.9 million minutes a day and 1.1 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Clarksville is 74.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.07 lifetimes a day, or 27 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 | Clarksville | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.94 | 6.39 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Clarksville is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Clarksville, Tennessee has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Tennessee, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Clarksville, Tennessee.
What is the health grade for Clarksville, Tennessee?
Clarksville, Tennessee 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 Clarksville, Tennessee?
People in Clarksville, Tennessee can expect to live 74.9 years on average, about the same as the Tennessee average of 74.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Clarksville, Tennessee?
9.8% of residents in Clarksville, Tennessee have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, about the same as the Tennessee rate of 10.0%.
What percentage of Clarksville, Tennessee residents are obese?
37.9% of adults in Clarksville, Tennessee are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Tennessee rate of 37.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Clarksville, Tennessee go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 264,772 cigarettes a day, 7.9 million a month, or 96.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.9 million minutes a day and 1.1 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Clarksville is 74.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.07 lifetimes a day, or 27 lifetimes a year.
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