Health Profile of Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City 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
Johnson City Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Johnson City | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.1 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.3% | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.0% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Johnson City is 74.1 years, about 0.7 years shorter than the Tennessee average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 11.3%, higher than the Tennessee average of 10.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.0% of residents, lower than the Tennessee average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
20,322 residents in Johnson City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,342 510 men · 832 women
- 75–84 2,850 1,195 men · 1,655 women
- 65–74 5,458 2,444 men · 3,014 women
- 50–64 10,671 5,185 men · 5,486 women
Younger residents
10,467 residents in Johnson City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,995 1,552 boys · 1,443 girls
- 7–12 3,081 1,660 boys · 1,422 girls
- 3–7 2,535 1,342 boys · 1,193 girls
- 0–3 1,856 975 boys · 881 girls
About 4,646 residents in Johnson City (7.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Johnson City | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.9% | 8.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.2% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Johnson City are about the same as in Tennessee.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Johnson City | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.6% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | 13.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.6% | 28.4% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Johnson City are about the same as in Tennessee.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 107,166 cigarettes a day, 3.2 million a month, or 39.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 430.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Johnson City is 74.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 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 | Johnson City | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.81 | 6.39 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Johnson City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Johnson City, 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 Johnson City, Tennessee.
Is Johnson City, Tennessee a healthy place to live?
Johnson City, 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.
How long do people live in Johnson City, Tennessee?
People in Johnson City, Tennessee can expect to live 74.1 years on average, 0.7 years shorter than the Tennessee average of 74.8.
What percentage of Johnson City, Tennessee residents are uninsured?
11.3% of residents in Johnson City, Tennessee have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 1.2 points above the Tennessee rate of 10.0%.
How common is obesity in Johnson City, Tennessee?
34.2% of adults in Johnson City, Tennessee are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.7 points below the Tennessee rate of 37.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Johnson City, Tennessee go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 107,166 cigarettes a day, 3.2 million a month, or 39.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 430.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Johnson City is 74.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
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