Health Profile of South Riding, Virginia
South Riding 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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South Riding Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | South Riding | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.9 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.0% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 6.9% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in South Riding is 80.9 years, about 3.6 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.0%, lower than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 6.9% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,514 residents in South Riding are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 65 24 men · 41 women
- 75–84 452 200 men · 252 women
- 65–74 1,201 584 men · 617 women
- 50–64 4,796 2,529 men · 2,267 women
Younger residents
9,335 residents in South Riding are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,975 1,594 boys · 1,381 girls
- 7–12 3,025 1,647 boys · 1,377 girls
- 3–7 2,018 1,067 boys · 951 girls
- 0–3 1,317 669 boys · 648 girls
About 201 residents in South Riding (0.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | South Riding | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.0% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.7% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 2.5% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.3% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in South Riding is about 64% lower than in Virginia. The rate of diabetes in South Riding is about 51% lower than in Virginia. The rate of cancer in South Riding is about 45% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | South Riding | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.8% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 13.8% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in South Riding is about 48% lower than in Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in South Riding is about 45% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 22,183 cigarettes a day, 665,484 a month, or 8.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 244,011 minutes a day and 89.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South Riding is 80.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.09 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 | South Riding | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.74 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in South Riding is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
South Riding, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How South Riding, VA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Riding, VA | 31,320 | 80.9 yrs #2/3 | 4.0% #2/3 | 26.3% #3/3 |
| Brambleton, VA | 25,017 | 80.6 yrs | 2.5% | 26.2% |
| Chantilly, VA | 29,207 | 81.3 yrs | 9.1% | 22.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, South Riding, 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 South Riding, Virginia.
How healthy is South Riding, Virginia?
South Riding, 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 South Riding, Virginia?
People in South Riding, Virginia can expect to live 80.9 years on average, 3.6 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
What is the uninsured rate in South Riding, Virginia?
4.0% of residents in South Riding, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 25 people, 2.9 points below the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in South Riding, Virginia?
26.3% of adults in South Riding, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 10.1 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in South Riding, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 22,183 cigarettes a day, 665,484 a month, or 8.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 244,011 minutes a day and 89.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South Riding is 80.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.09 lifetimes a year.
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