Health Profile of Buncombe County, North Carolina

Overall Health Rating

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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General Health Overview

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Metric Buncombe County North Carolina Avg US Average
Life Expectancy (years) 77.9 77.1 78.3
Uninsured Population (%) — — —

Disease Prevalence

Disease / Condition Buncombe County North Carolina Avg US Average
Diabetes 9.6% 12.4% 11.3%
Cancer 7.0% 6.8% 6.9%
Heart Diseases 6.6% 7.5% 7.1%
Self-Rated Poor Health 12.2% 16.8% 16.3%

Health Behaviors

Behavior Buncombe County North Carolina Avg US Average
Smokers 16.9% 20.7% 19.0%
Binge Drinking 16.0% 14.8% 16.5%
Sedentary Lifestyle 19.3% 25.3% 25.1%

Air Quality

Metric Buncombe County North Carolina Avg US Average
Air Pollution (μg/m³) 5.27 5.99 6.09