Health Profile of Harrisonburg, Virginia
Harrisonburg 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
Harrisonburg Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Harrisonburg | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.5% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.0% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Harrisonburg is 79.8 years, about 2.6 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 10.5%, higher than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.0% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,771 residents in Harrisonburg are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 685 195 men · 490 women
- 75–84 1,500 666 men · 834 women
- 65–74 2,551 1,119 men · 1,431 women
- 50–64 6,036 3,022 men · 3,014 women
Younger residents
8,172 residents in Harrisonburg are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,092 1,135 boys · 957 girls
- 7–12 2,366 1,226 boys · 1,141 girls
- 3–7 2,107 1,126 boys · 981 girls
- 0–3 1,606 917 boys · 689 girls
About 1,360 residents in Harrisonburg (2.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Harrisonburg | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.4% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.2% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.3% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.9% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Harrisonburg is about 39% lower than in Virginia. The rate of cancer in Harrisonburg is about 38% lower than in Virginia. The rate of heart disease in Harrisonburg is about 37% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Harrisonburg | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.5% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.9% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Harrisonburg is about 18% lower than in Virginia. The rate of binge drinking in Harrisonburg is about 18% higher than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 66,033 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 726,368 minutes a day and 265.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Harrisonburg is 79.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.32 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 | Harrisonburg | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.35 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Harrisonburg is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Harrisonburg, Virginia has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Virginia, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
How healthy is Harrisonburg, Virginia?
Harrisonburg, 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.
How long do people live in Harrisonburg, Virginia?
People in Harrisonburg, Virginia can expect to live 79.8 years on average, 2.6 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
What percentage of Harrisonburg, Virginia residents are uninsured?
10.5% of residents in Harrisonburg, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 3.6 points above the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
What percentage of Harrisonburg, Virginia residents are obese?
30.9% of adults in Harrisonburg, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.4 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Harrisonburg, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 66,033 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 726,368 minutes a day and 265.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Harrisonburg is 79.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.32 lifetimes a year.
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