Health Profile of Buckhall, Virginia
Buckhall 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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A
Buckhall Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Buckhall | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.8% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.0% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Buckhall is 79.9 years, about 2.6 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.8%, lower than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.0% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,738 residents in Buckhall are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 216 67 men · 149 women
- 75–84 562 250 men · 312 women
- 65–74 1,432 742 men · 690 women
- 50–64 4,528 2,497 men · 2,032 women
Younger residents
5,359 residents in Buckhall are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,661 931 boys · 729 girls
- 7–12 1,632 900 boys · 733 girls
- 3–7 1,208 606 boys · 602 girls
- 0–3 858 390 boys · 469 girls
About 424 residents in Buckhall (1.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Buckhall | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.2% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.9% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Buckhall is about 39% lower than in Virginia. The rate of diabetes in Buckhall is about 32% lower than in Virginia. The rate of cancer in Buckhall is about 21% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Buckhall | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.2% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.4% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Buckhall is about 34% lower than in Virginia. The rate of smoking in Buckhall is about 31% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 21,888 cigarettes a day, 656,633 a month, or 8.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 240,765 minutes a day and 87.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Buckhall is 79.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.09 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 | Buckhall | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.84 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Buckhall is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Buckhall, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Buckhall, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhall, VA | 22,345 | 79.9 yrs #2/2 | 3.8% #1/2 | 32.9% #1/2 |
| Manassas, VA | 42,976 | 80.3 yrs | 19.2% | 34.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Buckhall, Virginia has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Virginia, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Buckhall, Virginia.
What is the health grade for Buckhall, Virginia?
Buckhall, Virginia has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Buckhall, Virginia?
People in Buckhall, Virginia can expect to live 79.9 years on average, 2.6 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Buckhall, Virginia?
3.8% of residents in Buckhall, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 27 people, 3.1 points below the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Buckhall, Virginia?
32.9% of adults in Buckhall, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.5 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Buckhall, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 21,888 cigarettes a day, 656,633 a month, or 8.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 240,765 minutes a day and 87.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Buckhall is 79.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.09 lifetimes a year.
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