Health Profile of Danville, Virginia
Danville 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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C
Danville Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Danville | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.0 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.0% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.7% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Danville is 73.0 years, about 4.2 years shorter than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 8.0%, higher than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.7% of residents, higher than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,808 residents in Danville are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,209 304 men · 905 women
- 75–84 2,769 1,029 men · 1,740 women
- 65–74 4,640 1,953 men · 2,687 women
- 50–64 8,190 3,665 men · 4,525 women
Younger residents
8,893 residents in Danville are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,735 1,405 boys · 1,330 girls
- 7–12 2,727 1,453 boys · 1,274 girls
- 3–7 2,030 1,062 boys · 968 girls
- 0–3 1,401 682 boys · 719 girls
About 4,840 residents in Danville (11.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Danville | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.3% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.3% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.7% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.8% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Danville is about 41% higher than in Virginia. The rate of heart disease in Danville is about 28% higher than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Danville | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.2% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.2% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.5% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Danville is about 27% higher than in Virginia. The rate of smoking in Danville is about 22% higher than in Virginia. The rate of binge drinking in Danville is about 20% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 75,846 cigarettes a day, 2.3 million a month, or 27.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 834,306 minutes a day and 304.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Danville is 73.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.93 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 | Danville | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.68 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Danville is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Danville, Virginia has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Virginia, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Danville, Virginia.
Is Danville, Virginia a healthy place to live?
Danville, Virginia has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Danville, Virginia?
People in Danville, Virginia can expect to live 73.0 years on average, 4.2 years shorter than the Virginia average of 77.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Danville, Virginia?
8.0% of residents in Danville, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 1.1 points above the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
What percentage of Danville, Virginia residents are obese?
40.8% of adults in Danville, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 4.5 points above the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
Which health problem stands out most in Danville, Virginia?
Compared with Virginia as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 17.3%, about 41% higher than the Virginia rate of 12.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Danville, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 75,846 cigarettes a day, 2.3 million a month, or 27.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 834,306 minutes a day and 304.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Danville is 73.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.93 lifetimes a year.
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