Health Profile of Fair Oaks, Virginia
Fair Oaks 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+
Fair Oaks Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Fair Oaks | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.2% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.1% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Fair Oaks is 81.1 years, about 3.8 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2%, lower than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.1% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,949 residents in Fair Oaks are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 207 73 men · 134 women
- 75–84 655 236 men · 419 women
- 65–74 1,697 782 men · 915 women
- 50–64 5,390 2,799 men · 2,591 women
Younger residents
6,173 residents in Fair Oaks are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,671 859 boys · 812 girls
- 7–12 1,732 819 boys · 914 girls
- 3–7 1,547 724 boys · 823 girls
- 0–3 1,223 581 boys · 642 girls
About 438 residents in Fair Oaks (1.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Fair Oaks | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 5.4% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.6% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 2.5% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 20.6% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Fair Oaks is about 64% lower than in Virginia. The rate of diabetes in Fair Oaks is about 56% lower than in Virginia. The rate of cancer in Fair Oaks is about 48% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Fair Oaks | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.3% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 13.5% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Fair Oaks is about 51% lower than in Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Fair Oaks is about 46% lower than in Virginia. The rate of binge drinking in Fair Oaks is about 21% higher than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,544 cigarettes a day, 766,320 a month, or 9.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 280,984 minutes a day and 102.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fair Oaks is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.41 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 | Fair Oaks | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.94 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Fair Oaks is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Fair Oaks, Virginia has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Virginia, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Fair Oaks, Virginia.
What is the health grade for Fair Oaks, Virginia?
Fair Oaks, 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
How long do people live in Fair Oaks, Virginia?
People in Fair Oaks, Virginia can expect to live 81.1 years on average, 3.8 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Fair Oaks, Virginia?
6.2% of residents in Fair Oaks, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 0.7 points below the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Fair Oaks, Virginia?
20.6% of adults in Fair Oaks, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 15.8 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
What is the biggest health concern in Fair Oaks, Virginia?
Compared with Virginia as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.3%, about 21% higher than the Virginia rate of 15.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Fair Oaks, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,544 cigarettes a day, 766,320 a month, or 9.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 280,984 minutes a day and 102.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fair Oaks is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.41 lifetimes a year.
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