Health Profile of Cave Spring, Virginia
Cave Spring 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
Cave Spring Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Cave Spring | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.9% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.3% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Cave Spring is 81.5 years, about 4.2 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.9%, lower than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.3% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,913 residents in Cave Spring are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 451 190 men · 261 women
- 75–84 1,369 512 men · 856 women
- 65–74 2,387 1,081 men · 1,306 women
- 50–64 4,707 2,248 men · 2,459 women
Younger residents
4,470 residents in Cave Spring are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,382 790 boys · 592 girls
- 7–12 1,274 566 boys · 708 girls
- 3–7 1,025 475 boys · 550 girls
- 0–3 790 435 boys · 354 girls
About 864 residents in Cave Spring (3.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Cave Spring | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.7% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.9% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Cave Spring is about 15% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Cave Spring | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.2% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.8% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Cave Spring is about 25% lower than in Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Cave Spring is about 20% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 26,695 cigarettes a day, 800,848 a month, or 9.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 293,644 minutes a day and 107.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cave Spring is 81.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.50 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 | Cave Spring | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.27 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Cave Spring is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Cave Spring, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Cave Spring, VA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Spring, VA | 23,140 | 81.5 yrs #1/3 | 3.9% #1/3 | 32.9% #2/3 |
| Roanoke, VA | 98,343 | 74.8 yrs | 9.8% | 37.2% |
| Salem, VA | 25,618 | 76.6 yrs | 4.3% | 31.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Cave Spring, Virginia has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Virginia, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Cave Spring, Virginia.
What is the health grade for Cave Spring, Virginia?
Cave Spring, Virginia 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 Cave Spring, Virginia?
People in Cave Spring, Virginia can expect to live 81.5 years on average, 4.2 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Cave Spring, Virginia?
3.9% of residents in Cave Spring, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 26 people, 3.0 points below the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Cave Spring, Virginia?
32.9% of adults in Cave Spring, 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 Cave Spring, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 26,695 cigarettes a day, 800,848 a month, or 9.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 293,644 minutes a day and 107.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cave Spring is 81.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.50 lifetimes a year.
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