Health Profile of Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory 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
Hickory Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hickory | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.6 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.7% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.9% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hickory is 74.6 years, about 2.5 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1 years. The uninsured rate is 11.7%, higher than the North Carolina average of 9.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.9% of residents, higher than the North Carolina average of 16.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,025 residents in Hickory are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 780 235 men · 545 women
- 75–84 2,099 850 men · 1,249 women
- 65–74 3,716 1,678 men · 2,039 women
- 50–64 7,429 3,619 men · 3,810 women
Younger residents
8,143 residents in Hickory are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,624 1,341 boys · 1,283 girls
- 7–12 2,336 1,232 boys · 1,104 girls
- 3–7 1,798 929 boys · 869 girls
- 0–3 1,385 689 boys · 696 girls
About 3,013 residents in Hickory (7.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hickory | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.2% | 35.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Hickory are about the same as in North Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hickory | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.4% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.1% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Hickory are about the same as in North Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 64,282 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 23.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 707,097 minutes a day and 258.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hickory is 74.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.58 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 | Hickory | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.11 | 5.99 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hickory is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hickory, 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 Hickory, North Carolina.
What is the health grade for Hickory, North Carolina?
Hickory, 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.
How long do people live in Hickory, North Carolina?
People in Hickory, North Carolina can expect to live 74.6 years on average, 2.5 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1.
How many people lack health insurance in Hickory, North Carolina?
11.7% of residents in Hickory, North Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 1.8 points above the North Carolina rate of 9.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Hickory, North Carolina?
32.2% of adults in Hickory, North Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.6 points below the North Carolina rate of 35.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hickory, North Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 64,282 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 23.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 707,097 minutes a day and 258.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hickory is 74.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.58 lifetimes a year.
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