Health Profile of Goldsboro, North Carolina
Goldsboro 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
Goldsboro Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Goldsboro | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.2 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.7% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.6% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Goldsboro is 73.2 years, about 3.9 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1 years. The uninsured rate is 7.7%, lower than the North Carolina average of 9.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.6% of residents, higher than the North Carolina average of 16.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,304 residents in Goldsboro are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 556 164 men · 392 women
- 75–84 1,616 544 men · 1,072 women
- 65–74 2,437 1,038 men · 1,400 women
- 50–64 4,695 2,144 men · 2,551 women
Younger residents
6,202 residents in Goldsboro are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,630 752 boys · 878 girls
- 7–12 1,818 973 boys · 845 girls
- 3–7 1,577 870 boys · 707 girls
- 0–3 1,177 635 boys · 541 girls
About 2,560 residents in Goldsboro (9.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Goldsboro | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.4% | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.6% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.0% | 35.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Goldsboro is about 24% higher than in North Carolina. The rate of obesity in Goldsboro is about 17% higher than in North Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Goldsboro | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.4% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.6% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Goldsboro is about 17% higher than in North Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 46,142 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 507,559 minutes a day and 185.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Goldsboro is 73.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.82 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 | Goldsboro | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.71 | 5.99 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Goldsboro is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Goldsboro, North Carolina has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with North Carolina, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
Is Goldsboro, North Carolina a healthy place to live?
Goldsboro, 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 Goldsboro, North Carolina?
People in Goldsboro, North Carolina can expect to live 73.2 years on average, 3.9 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1.
How many people lack health insurance in Goldsboro, North Carolina?
7.7% of residents in Goldsboro, North Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 2.2 points below the North Carolina rate of 9.9%.
How common is obesity in Goldsboro, North Carolina?
42.0% of adults in Goldsboro, North Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 6.2 points above the North Carolina rate of 35.8%.
What health issue is more common in Goldsboro, North Carolina than elsewhere?
Compared with North Carolina as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 15.4%, about 24% higher than the North Carolina rate of 12.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Goldsboro, North Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 46,142 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 507,559 minutes a day and 185.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Goldsboro is 73.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.82 lifetimes a year.
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