Health Profile of Columbia, Tennessee
Columbia 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
Columbia Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Columbia | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.0 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.3% | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.9% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Columbia is 75.0 years, about 0.2 years longer than the Tennessee average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 13.3%, higher than the Tennessee average of 10.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.9% of residents, lower than the Tennessee average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,518 residents in Columbia are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 500 114 men · 386 women
- 75–84 1,201 427 men · 773 women
- 65–74 2,330 1,059 men · 1,271 women
- 50–64 4,488 2,180 men · 2,308 women
Younger residents
6,199 residents in Columbia are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,785 896 boys · 889 girls
- 7–12 1,734 810 boys · 924 girls
- 3–7 1,477 659 boys · 818 girls
- 0–3 1,203 532 boys · 672 girls
About 1,699 residents in Columbia (6.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Columbia | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.2% | 8.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.2% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Columbia are about the same as in Tennessee.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Columbia | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.6% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% | 13.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.1% | 28.4% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Columbia are about the same as in Tennessee.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 44,167 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 485,838 minutes a day and 177.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Columbia is 75.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.50 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 | Columbia | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.78 | 6.39 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Columbia is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Columbia, TN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Columbia, TN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, TN | 26,144 | 75.0 yrs #2/2 | 13.3% #2/2 | 41.2% #2/2 |
| Spring Hill, TN | 45,602 | 80.9 yrs | 5.7% | 33.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Columbia, Tennessee has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Tennessee, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Columbia, Tennessee.
How healthy is Columbia, Tennessee?
Columbia, Tennessee 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.
What is the life expectancy in Columbia, Tennessee?
People in Columbia, Tennessee can expect to live 75.0 years on average, about the same as the Tennessee average of 74.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Columbia, Tennessee?
13.3% of residents in Columbia, Tennessee have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 3.3 points above the Tennessee rate of 10.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Columbia, Tennessee?
41.2% of adults in Columbia, Tennessee are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 3.3 points above the Tennessee rate of 37.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Columbia, Tennessee go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 44,167 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 485,838 minutes a day and 177.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Columbia is 75.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.50 lifetimes a year.
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