Overall Health Rating
Least healthy county in Virginia
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Emporia city | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 71.3 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.9% | 7.1% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Emporia city is 71.4 years, about 5.9 years shorter than the Virginia average of 77.3 years.
The uninsured population in Emporia city is 3.9%, lower than the Virginia average of 7.1%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Emporia city | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 19.1% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.9% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 46.2% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 27.9% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Emporia city is about 65% higher than in Virginia. The rate of diabetes in Emporia city is about 57% higher than in Virginia. The rate of heart disease in Emporia city is about 32% higher than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Emporia city | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 25.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.4% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 36.0% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Emporia city is about 45% higher than in Virginia. The rate of smoking in Emporia city is about 32% higher than in Virginia. The rate of binge drinking in Emporia city is about 25% lower than in Virginia.
Air Quality
| Metric | Emporia city | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.94 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Emporia city is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Emporia city, Virginia has an overall health index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Virginia, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Emporia city, Virginia.
What is the health grade for Emporia city, Virginia?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Emporia city, Virginia.
Is Emporia city, Virginia one of the healthiest counties in Virginia?
No. %s ranks last of %d %s in %s by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the life expectancy in Emporia city, Virginia?
The life expectancy in Emporia city, Virginia is 71.4 years, lower than the Virginia average of 77.3 years.
What percentage of Emporia city, Virginia residents are uninsured?
3.9% of Emporia city, Virginia residents are uninsured, lower than the Virginia average of 7.1%.
What percentage of Emporia city, Virginia residents are obese?
46.2% of Emporia city, Virginia residents are classified as obese, higher than the Virginia average of 36.3%.