Health Profile of Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg 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
Lynchburg Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lynchburg | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.3 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.0% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.3% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lynchburg is 76.3 years, about 0.9 years shorter than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0%, lower than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.3% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
22,576 residents in Lynchburg are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,732 541 men · 1,191 women
- 75–84 3,666 1,392 men · 2,275 women
- 65–74 5,888 2,561 men · 3,327 women
- 50–64 11,290 5,106 men · 6,184 women
Younger residents
14,312 residents in Lynchburg are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,111 2,055 boys · 2,055 girls
- 7–12 3,946 1,971 boys · 1,975 girls
- 3–7 3,428 1,715 boys · 1,714 girls
- 0–3 2,826 1,392 boys · 1,434 girls
About 4,799 residents in Lynchburg (6.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lynchburg | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.4% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Lynchburg are about the same as in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lynchburg | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.8% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.4% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Lynchburg are about the same as in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 107,359 cigarettes a day, 3.2 million a month, or 39.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 431.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lynchburg is 76.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 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 | Lynchburg | 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 Lynchburg is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg, Virginia.
How healthy is Lynchburg, Virginia?
Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg, Virginia?
People in Lynchburg, Virginia can expect to live 76.3 years on average, 0.9 years shorter than the Virginia average of 77.3.
What percentage of Lynchburg, Virginia residents are uninsured?
6.0% of residents in Lynchburg, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 0.9 points below the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Lynchburg, Virginia?
31.4% of adults in Lynchburg, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.0 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lynchburg, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 107,359 cigarettes a day, 3.2 million a month, or 39.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 431.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lynchburg is 76.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
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