Health Profile of Mechanicsville, Virginia
Mechanicsville 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
Mechanicsville Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Mechanicsville | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.8% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.5% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Mechanicsville is 78.8 years, about 1.5 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.8%, lower than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.5% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,869 residents in Mechanicsville are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 811 303 men · 508 women
- 75–84 1,763 686 men · 1,077 women
- 65–74 2,974 1,373 men · 1,601 women
- 50–64 6,321 2,952 men · 3,370 women
Younger residents
6,548 residents in Mechanicsville are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,376 1,200 boys · 1,176 girls
- 7–12 1,923 991 boys · 933 girls
- 3–7 1,270 682 boys · 588 girls
- 0–3 978 542 boys · 436 girls
About 1,742 residents in Mechanicsville (5.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Mechanicsville | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.3% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.1% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Mechanicsville is about 19% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Mechanicsville | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.3% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.1% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Mechanicsville is about 19% lower than in Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Mechanicsville is about 19% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,268 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 398,947 minutes a day and 145.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mechanicsville is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.52 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 | Mechanicsville | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.70 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Mechanicsville is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mechanicsville, 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 Mechanicsville, Virginia.
How healthy is Mechanicsville, Virginia?
Mechanicsville, 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 average lifespan in Mechanicsville, Virginia?
People in Mechanicsville, Virginia can expect to live 78.8 years on average, 1.5 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Mechanicsville, Virginia?
3.8% of residents in Mechanicsville, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 26 people, 3.1 points below the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Mechanicsville, Virginia?
36.1% of adults in Mechanicsville, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Mechanicsville, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,268 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 398,947 minutes a day and 145.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mechanicsville is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.52 lifetimes a year.
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