Health Profile of Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville 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
Charlottesville Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Charlottesville | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.5% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.5% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Charlottesville is 79.1 years, about 1.8 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.5%, lower than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.5% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,783 residents in Charlottesville are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 634 183 men · 451 women
- 75–84 1,513 620 men · 893 women
- 65–74 3,114 1,367 men · 1,747 women
- 50–64 6,522 3,041 men · 3,481 women
Younger residents
7,029 residents in Charlottesville are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,788 881 boys · 907 girls
- 7–12 2,022 1,054 boys · 968 girls
- 3–7 1,791 967 boys · 824 girls
- 0–3 1,428 772 boys · 655 girls
About 1,468 residents in Charlottesville (3.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Charlottesville | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.1% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.2% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Charlottesville is about 39% lower than in Virginia. The rate of diabetes in Charlottesville is about 34% lower than in Virginia. The rate of cancer in Charlottesville is about 31% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Charlottesville | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.7% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.3% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Charlottesville is about 23% lower than in Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Charlottesville is about 22% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 55,733 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 613,062 minutes a day and 223.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Charlottesville is 79.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.38 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 | Charlottesville | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.60 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Charlottesville is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, Virginia.
How healthy is Charlottesville, Virginia?
Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, Virginia?
People in Charlottesville, Virginia can expect to live 79.1 years on average, 1.8 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Charlottesville, Virginia?
4.5% of residents in Charlottesville, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 22 people, 2.4 points below the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Charlottesville, Virginia?
30.2% of adults in Charlottesville, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.2 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Charlottesville, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 55,733 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 613,062 minutes a day and 223.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Charlottesville is 79.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.38 lifetimes a year.
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