Health Profile of Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Murfreesboro 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
Murfreesboro Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Murfreesboro | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.0% | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Murfreesboro is 77.6 years, about 2.8 years longer than the Tennessee average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 10.0%, lower than the Tennessee average of 10.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.6% of residents, lower than the Tennessee average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
31,832 residents in Murfreesboro are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,601 471 men · 1,130 women
- 75–84 3,785 1,481 men · 2,304 women
- 65–74 7,576 3,355 men · 4,221 women
- 50–64 18,869 9,014 men · 9,856 women
Younger residents
25,323 residents in Murfreesboro are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,736 3,879 boys · 3,857 girls
- 7–12 7,307 3,678 boys · 3,629 girls
- 3–7 5,800 3,034 boys · 2,765 girls
- 0–3 4,480 2,386 boys · 2,094 girls
About 4,129 residents in Murfreesboro (3.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Murfreesboro | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 8.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.3% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Murfreesboro is about 40% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of diabetes in Murfreesboro is about 32% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of cancer in Murfreesboro is about 29% lower than in Tennessee.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Murfreesboro | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.9% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 13.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.3% | 28.4% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Murfreesboro is about 29% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Murfreesboro is about 25% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of binge drinking in Murfreesboro is about 15% higher than in Tennessee.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 172,621 cigarettes a day, 5.2 million a month, or 63.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.9 million minutes a day and 693.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Murfreesboro is 77.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 17 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 | Murfreesboro | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.70 | 6.39 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Murfreesboro is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Murfreesboro, TN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Murfreesboro, TN compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro, TN | 123,992 | 77.6 yrs #1/3 | 10.0% #1/3 | 37.3% #1/3 |
| Smyrna, TN | 46,130 | 76.6 yrs | 12.9% | 39.7% |
| La Vergne, TN | 39,679 | 75.8 yrs | 16.3% | 41.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
What is the health grade for Murfreesboro, Tennessee?
Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro, Tennessee?
People in Murfreesboro, Tennessee can expect to live 77.6 years on average, 2.8 years longer than the Tennessee average of 74.8.
What is the uninsured rate in Murfreesboro, Tennessee?
10.0% of residents in Murfreesboro, Tennessee have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, about the same as the Tennessee rate of 10.0%.
How common is obesity in Murfreesboro, Tennessee?
37.3% of adults in Murfreesboro, Tennessee are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.7 points below the Tennessee rate of 37.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Murfreesboro, Tennessee go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 172,621 cigarettes a day, 5.2 million a month, or 63.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.9 million minutes a day and 693.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Murfreesboro is 77.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 17 lifetimes a year.
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