Health Profile of Hendersonville, Tennessee
Hendersonville 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
Hendersonville Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hendersonville | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.8% | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.7% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hendersonville is 80.2 years, about 5.4 years longer than the Tennessee average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 5.8%, lower than the Tennessee average of 10.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.7% of residents, lower than the Tennessee average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
20,692 residents in Hendersonville are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,079 272 men · 807 women
- 75–84 2,800 1,165 men · 1,635 women
- 65–74 5,233 2,464 men · 2,770 women
- 50–64 11,580 5,480 men · 6,100 women
Younger residents
12,146 residents in Hendersonville are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,789 1,956 boys · 1,832 girls
- 7–12 3,750 1,791 boys · 1,959 girls
- 3–7 2,734 1,266 boys · 1,468 girls
- 0–3 1,874 893 boys · 981 girls
About 2,197 residents in Hendersonville (3.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hendersonville | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.2% | 8.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.7% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Hendersonville is about 24% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of diabetes in Hendersonville is about 22% lower than in Tennessee.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hendersonville | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.8% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 13.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.3% | 28.4% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Hendersonville is about 25% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Hendersonville is about 22% lower than in Tennessee.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 84,507 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 30.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 929,577 minutes a day and 339.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hendersonville is 80.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.05 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 | Hendersonville | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.31 | 6.39 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hendersonville is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Hendersonville, TN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hendersonville, TN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville, TN | 57,282 | 80.2 yrs #1/2 | 5.8% #2/2 | 35.7% #2/2 |
| Mount Juliet, TN | 30,009 | 79.0 yrs | 5.2% | 32.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hendersonville, Tennessee has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Tennessee, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
What is the health grade for Hendersonville, Tennessee?
Hendersonville, 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.
How long do people live in Hendersonville, Tennessee?
People in Hendersonville, Tennessee can expect to live 80.2 years on average, 5.4 years longer than the Tennessee average of 74.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Hendersonville, Tennessee?
5.8% of residents in Hendersonville, Tennessee have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 4.2 points below the Tennessee rate of 10.0%.
How common is obesity in Hendersonville, Tennessee?
35.7% of adults in Hendersonville, Tennessee are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.2 points below the Tennessee rate of 37.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hendersonville, Tennessee go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 84,507 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 30.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 929,577 minutes a day and 339.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hendersonville is 80.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.05 lifetimes a year.
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