Health Profile of Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), Tennessee
Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) 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
Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.4 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.8% | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) is 76.4 years, about 1.5 years longer than the Tennessee average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 12.8%, higher than the Tennessee average of 10.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.5% of residents, lower than the Tennessee average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
191,777 residents in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 8,830 2,812 men · 6,018 women
- 75–84 23,795 9,270 men · 14,525 women
- 65–74 47,798 21,387 men · 26,410 women
- 50–64 111,355 54,215 men · 57,139 women
Younger residents
136,428 residents in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 37,647 19,080 boys · 18,567 girls
- 7–12 38,109 19,212 boys · 18,896 girls
- 3–7 33,461 16,930 boys · 16,531 girls
- 0–3 27,211 13,827 boys · 13,384 girls
About 28,768 residents in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) (4.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.4% | 8.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.5% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) is about 34% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of cancer in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) is about 24% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of diabetes in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) is about 19% lower than in Tennessee.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.8% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 13.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.9% | 28.4% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) is about 21% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) is about 19% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of binge drinking in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) is about 18% higher than in Tennessee.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 1.1 million cigarettes a day, 32.3 million a month, or 393.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 11.9 million minutes a day and 4.3 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) is 76.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.30 lifetimes a day, or 108 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 | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.54 | 6.39 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), TN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), TN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), TN | 685,455 | 76.4 yrs #2/2 | 12.8% #2/2 | 32.5% #2/2 |
| Brentwood, TN | 44,549 | 81.6 yrs | 3.1% | 28.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), 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 Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), Tennessee.
How healthy is Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), Tennessee?
Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), 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 life expectancy in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), Tennessee?
People in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), Tennessee can expect to live 76.4 years on average, 1.5 years longer than the Tennessee average of 74.8.
What percentage of Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), Tennessee residents are uninsured?
12.8% of residents in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), Tennessee have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 2.8 points above the Tennessee rate of 10.0%.
How common is obesity in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), Tennessee?
32.5% of adults in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), Tennessee are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.5 points below the Tennessee rate of 37.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), Tennessee go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 1.1 million cigarettes a day, 32.3 million a month, or 393.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 11.9 million minutes a day and 4.3 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) is 76.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.30 lifetimes a day, or 108 lifetimes a year.
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