Health Profile of Tuckahoe, Virginia
Tuckahoe 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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A
Tuckahoe Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Tuckahoe | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.0% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.1% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Tuckahoe is 80.5 years, about 3.2 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 7.0%, higher than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.1% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
18,226 residents in Tuckahoe are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,767 488 men · 1,279 women
- 75–84 2,952 1,130 men · 1,822 women
- 65–74 4,555 2,031 men · 2,525 women
- 50–64 8,952 4,254 men · 4,698 women
Younger residents
10,737 residents in Tuckahoe are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,336 1,744 boys · 1,592 girls
- 7–12 3,018 1,537 boys · 1,482 girls
- 3–7 2,452 1,079 boys · 1,373 girls
- 0–3 1,931 765 boys · 1,166 girls
About 3,048 residents in Tuckahoe (6.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Tuckahoe | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.7% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.2% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Tuckahoe is about 21% lower than in Virginia. The rate of heart disease in Tuckahoe is about 17% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Tuckahoe | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.3% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.6% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Tuckahoe is about 35% lower than in Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Tuckahoe is about 25% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,092 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 518,008 minutes a day and 189.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Tuckahoe is 80.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.47 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 | Tuckahoe | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.89 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Tuckahoe is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Tuckahoe, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Tuckahoe, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckahoe, VA | 49,193 | 80.5 yrs #2/2 | 7.0% #2/2 | 31.2% #2/2 |
| Short Pump, VA | 29,225 | 83.4 yrs | 2.6% | 28.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Tuckahoe, Virginia has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Virginia, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Tuckahoe, Virginia.
What is the health grade for Tuckahoe, Virginia?
Tuckahoe, 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Tuckahoe, Virginia?
People in Tuckahoe, Virginia can expect to live 80.5 years on average, 3.2 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Tuckahoe, Virginia?
7.0% of residents in Tuckahoe, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, about the same as the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Tuckahoe, Virginia?
31.2% of adults in Tuckahoe, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.2 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Tuckahoe, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,092 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 518,008 minutes a day and 189.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Tuckahoe is 80.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.47 lifetimes a year.
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