Health Profile of Manassas, Virginia
Manassas 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
Manassas Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Manassas | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 19.2% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.8% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Manassas is 80.3 years, about 3.0 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 19.2%, higher than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.8% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,611 residents in Manassas are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 363 121 men · 242 women
- 75–84 1,128 417 men · 711 women
- 65–74 2,532 1,196 men · 1,337 women
- 50–64 7,587 3,930 men · 3,656 women
Younger residents
11,180 residents in Manassas are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,145 1,768 boys · 1,377 girls
- 7–12 3,261 1,688 boys · 1,572 girls
- 3–7 2,711 1,345 boys · 1,365 girls
- 0–3 2,063 1,061 boys · 1,002 girls
About 869 residents in Manassas (2.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Manassas | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.8% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.4% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.6% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Manassas is about 36% lower than in Virginia. The rate of cancer in Manassas is about 30% lower than in Virginia. The rate of diabetes in Manassas is about 25% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Manassas | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.3% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.8% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Manassas are about the same as in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 51,213 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 563,339 minutes a day and 205.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Manassas is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.87 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 | Manassas | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.86 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Manassas is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Manassas, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Manassas, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manassas, VA | 42,976 | 80.3 yrs #1/2 | 19.2% #2/2 | 34.6% #2/2 |
| Buckhall, VA | 22,345 | 79.9 yrs | 3.8% | 32.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Manassas, 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 Manassas, Virginia.
What is the health grade for Manassas, Virginia?
Manassas, 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 Manassas, Virginia?
People in Manassas, Virginia can expect to live 80.3 years on average, 3.0 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Manassas, Virginia?
19.2% of residents in Manassas, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 5 people, 12.3 points above the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Manassas, Virginia?
34.6% of adults in Manassas, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.7 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Manassas, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 51,213 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 563,339 minutes a day and 205.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Manassas is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.87 lifetimes a year.
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