Health Profile of Cornelius, North Carolina
Cornelius 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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Cornelius Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Cornelius | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.1% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.5% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Cornelius is 81.7 years, about 4.6 years longer than the North Carolina average of 77.1 years. The uninsured rate is 5.1%, lower than the North Carolina average of 9.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.5% of residents, lower than the North Carolina average of 16.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,283 residents in Cornelius are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 220 93 men · 127 women
- 75–84 1,045 406 men · 639 women
- 65–74 1,861 762 men · 1,099 women
- 50–64 4,156 2,003 men · 2,153 women
Younger residents
5,064 residents in Cornelius are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,752 834 boys · 918 girls
- 7–12 1,636 794 boys · 842 girls
- 3–7 1,046 513 boys · 533 girls
- 0–3 631 331 boys · 300 girls
About 440 residents in Cornelius (1.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Cornelius | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.0% | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.8% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.6% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.1% | 35.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Cornelius is about 52% lower than in North Carolina. The rate of diabetes in Cornelius is about 52% lower than in North Carolina. The rate of cancer in Cornelius is about 30% lower than in North Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Cornelius | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.1% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 14.6% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Cornelius is about 42% lower than in North Carolina. The rate of smoking in Cornelius is about 36% lower than in North Carolina. The rate of binge drinking in Cornelius is about 33% higher than in North Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 23,293 cigarettes a day, 698,794 a month, or 8.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 256,225 minutes a day and 93.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cornelius is 81.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.18 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 | Cornelius | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.64 | 5.99 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Cornelius is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Cornelius, NC Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Cornelius, NC compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius, NC | 23,004 | 81.7 yrs #1/3 | 5.1% #2/3 | 26.1% #1/3 |
| Huntersville, NC | 52,008 | 79.4 yrs | 4.8% | 26.6% |
| Mooresville, NC | 32,577 | 76.9 yrs | 7.6% | 32.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Cornelius, 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 Cornelius, North Carolina.
How healthy is Cornelius, North Carolina?
Cornelius, 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 average lifespan in Cornelius, North Carolina?
People in Cornelius, North Carolina can expect to live 81.7 years on average, 4.6 years longer than the North Carolina average of 77.1.
What is the uninsured rate in Cornelius, North Carolina?
5.1% of residents in Cornelius, North Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 20 people, 4.7 points below the North Carolina rate of 9.9%.
How common is obesity in Cornelius, North Carolina?
26.1% of adults in Cornelius, North Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 9.7 points below the North Carolina rate of 35.8%.
What health issue is more common in Cornelius, North Carolina than elsewhere?
Compared with North Carolina as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 19.7%, about 33% higher than the North Carolina rate of 14.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Cornelius, North Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 23,293 cigarettes a day, 698,794 a month, or 8.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 256,225 minutes a day and 93.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cornelius is 81.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.18 lifetimes a year.
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