Health Profile of Smyrna, Tennessee
Smyrna 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
Smyrna Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Smyrna | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.6 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.9% | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.7% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Smyrna is 76.6 years, about 1.7 years longer than the Tennessee average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 12.9%, higher than the Tennessee average of 10.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.7% of residents, lower than the Tennessee average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,628 residents in Smyrna are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 397 140 men · 256 women
- 75–84 1,334 528 men · 806 women
- 65–74 2,842 1,159 men · 1,684 women
- 50–64 8,055 4,087 men · 3,968 women
Younger residents
11,064 residents in Smyrna are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,170 1,553 boys · 1,617 girls
- 7–12 3,219 1,773 boys · 1,446 girls
- 3–7 2,641 1,338 boys · 1,303 girls
- 0–3 2,034 919 boys · 1,115 girls
About 1,489 residents in Smyrna (3.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Smyrna | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 8.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.7% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Smyrna is about 34% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of diabetes in Smyrna is about 25% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of cancer in Smyrna is about 24% lower than in Tennessee.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Smyrna | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.5% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 13.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.0% | 28.4% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Smyrna is about 19% lower than in Tennessee. The rate of smoking in Smyrna is about 18% lower than in Tennessee.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 71,616 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 26.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 787,778 minutes a day and 287.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Smyrna is 76.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.14 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 | Smyrna | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.10 | 6.39 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Smyrna is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Smyrna, TN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Smyrna, TN compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, TN | 46,130 | 76.6 yrs #2/3 | 12.9% #2/3 | 39.7% #2/3 |
| La Vergne, TN | 39,679 | 75.8 yrs | 16.3% | 41.9% |
| Murfreesboro, TN | 123,992 | 77.6 yrs | 10.0% | 37.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, Tennessee.
How healthy is Smyrna, Tennessee?
Smyrna, 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 average lifespan in Smyrna, Tennessee?
People in Smyrna, Tennessee can expect to live 76.6 years on average, 1.7 years longer than the Tennessee average of 74.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Smyrna, Tennessee?
12.9% of residents in Smyrna, Tennessee have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 2.9 points above the Tennessee rate of 10.0%.
What percentage of Smyrna, Tennessee residents are obese?
39.7% of adults in Smyrna, Tennessee are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.8 points above the Tennessee rate of 37.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Smyrna, Tennessee go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 71,616 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 26.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 787,778 minutes a day and 287.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Smyrna is 76.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.14 lifetimes a year.
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