Health Profile of Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill 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+
Chapel Hill Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Chapel Hill | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.2% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.8% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Chapel Hill is 81.1 years, about 4.0 years longer than the North Carolina average of 77.1 years. The uninsured rate is 5.2%, lower than the North Carolina average of 9.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.8% of residents, lower than the North Carolina average of 16.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,336 residents in Chapel Hill are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 797 262 men · 536 women
- 75–84 1,926 860 men · 1,066 women
- 65–74 3,459 1,553 men · 1,905 women
- 50–64 7,154 3,423 men · 3,731 women
Younger residents
8,172 residents in Chapel Hill are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,964 1,641 boys · 1,323 girls
- 7–12 2,414 1,348 boys · 1,066 girls
- 3–7 1,637 919 boys · 717 girls
- 0–3 1,158 665 boys · 493 girls
About 1,446 residents in Chapel Hill (2.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Chapel Hill | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 5.7% | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.8% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.4% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.0% | 35.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Chapel Hill is about 55% lower than in North Carolina. The rate of diabetes in Chapel Hill is about 54% lower than in North Carolina. The rate of cancer in Chapel Hill is about 44% lower than in North Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Chapel Hill | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.5% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.2% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Chapel Hill is about 44% lower than in North Carolina. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Chapel Hill is about 40% lower than in North Carolina. The rate of binge drinking in Chapel Hill is about 20% higher than in North Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 56,180 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 617,984 minutes a day and 225.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Chapel Hill is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.29 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 | Chapel Hill | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.84 | 5.99 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Chapel Hill is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Chapel Hill, North Carolina has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than North Carolina, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
What is the health grade for Chapel Hill, North Carolina?
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 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.
What is the life expectancy in Chapel Hill, North Carolina?
People in Chapel Hill, North Carolina can expect to live 81.1 years on average, 4.0 years longer than the North Carolina average of 77.1.
What is the uninsured rate in Chapel Hill, North Carolina?
5.2% of residents in Chapel Hill, North Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 19 people, 4.7 points below the North Carolina rate of 9.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Chapel Hill, North Carolina?
24.0% of adults in Chapel Hill, North Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 11.8 points below the North Carolina rate of 35.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Chapel Hill, North Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 56,180 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 617,984 minutes a day and 225.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Chapel Hill is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.29 lifetimes a year.
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