Health Profile of Burlington, North Carolina
Burlington 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
Burlington Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Burlington | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.4 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.0% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.6% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Burlington is 76.4 years, about 0.7 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1 years. The uninsured rate is 11.0%, higher than the North Carolina average of 9.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.6% of residents, higher than the North Carolina average of 16.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
18,594 residents in Burlington are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,129 379 men · 749 women
- 75–84 2,946 1,112 men · 1,834 women
- 65–74 4,637 2,000 men · 2,637 women
- 50–64 9,883 4,541 men · 5,342 women
Younger residents
11,321 residents in Burlington are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,294 1,824 boys · 1,470 girls
- 7–12 3,391 1,815 boys · 1,576 girls
- 3–7 2,653 1,373 boys · 1,280 girls
- 0–3 1,983 994 boys · 989 girls
About 3,656 residents in Burlington (7.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Burlington | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.6% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.0% | 35.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Burlington are about the same as in North Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Burlington | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.2% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.2% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Burlington are about the same as in North Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 79,994 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 879,937 minutes a day and 321.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Burlington is 76.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.99 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 | Burlington | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.83 | 5.99 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Burlington is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Burlington, North Carolina has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than North Carolina, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Burlington, North Carolina.
How healthy is Burlington, North Carolina?
Burlington, North Carolina 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.
What is the life expectancy in Burlington, North Carolina?
People in Burlington, North Carolina can expect to live 76.4 years on average, 0.7 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1.
What is the uninsured rate in Burlington, North Carolina?
11.0% of residents in Burlington, North Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 1.2 points above the North Carolina rate of 9.9%.
How common is obesity in Burlington, North Carolina?
37.0% of adults in Burlington, North Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.2 points above the North Carolina rate of 35.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Burlington, North Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 79,994 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 879,937 minutes a day and 321.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Burlington is 76.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.99 lifetimes a year.
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