Health Profile of Waynesboro, Virginia
Waynesboro 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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C
Waynesboro Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Waynesboro | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.2 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.3% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.9% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Waynesboro is 75.2 years, about 2.1 years shorter than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 10.3%, higher than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.9% of residents, higher than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,068 residents in Waynesboro are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 657 197 men · 461 women
- 75–84 1,211 524 men · 687 women
- 65–74 2,110 946 men · 1,164 women
- 50–64 4,089 2,005 men · 2,084 women
Younger residents
4,952 residents in Waynesboro are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,291 757 boys · 533 girls
- 7–12 1,504 790 boys · 714 girls
- 3–7 1,260 654 boys · 607 girls
- 0–3 897 476 boys · 422 girls
About 1,839 residents in Waynesboro (8.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Waynesboro | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.3% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.4% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.8% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Waynesboro are about the same as in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Waynesboro | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.8% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.6% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Waynesboro are about the same as in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,965 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 384,614 minutes a day and 140.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Waynesboro is 75.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.55 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 | Waynesboro | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.23 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Waynesboro is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Waynesboro, Virginia has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Virginia, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Waynesboro, Virginia.
How healthy is Waynesboro, Virginia?
Waynesboro, Virginia has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Waynesboro, Virginia?
People in Waynesboro, Virginia can expect to live 75.2 years on average, 2.1 years shorter than the Virginia average of 77.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Waynesboro, Virginia?
10.3% of residents in Waynesboro, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 3.4 points above the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Waynesboro, Virginia?
36.8% of adults in Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,965 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 384,614 minutes a day and 140.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Waynesboro is 75.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.55 lifetimes a year.
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