Health Profile of High Point, North Carolina
High Point 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
High Point Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | High Point | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.1 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.1% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.2% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in High Point is 76.1 years, about 1.0 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1 years. The uninsured rate is 11.1%, higher than the North Carolina average of 9.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.2% of residents, higher than the North Carolina average of 16.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
35,314 residents in High Point are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,911 675 men · 1,236 women
- 75–84 4,643 2,024 men · 2,619 women
- 65–74 9,360 4,073 men · 5,288 women
- 50–64 19,399 9,398 men · 10,001 women
Younger residents
22,103 residents in High Point are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,517 3,271 boys · 3,246 girls
- 7–12 6,336 3,354 boys · 2,982 girls
- 3–7 5,222 2,759 boys · 2,463 girls
- 0–3 4,029 2,080 boys · 1,949 girls
About 5,965 residents in High Point (5.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | High Point | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.8% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.8% | 35.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in High Point are about the same as in North Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | High Point | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.0% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.8% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in High Point are about the same as in North Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 163,264 cigarettes a day, 4.9 million a month, or 59.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.8 million minutes a day and 655.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in High Point is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 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 | High Point | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.26 | 5.99 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in High Point is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
High Point, NC Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How High Point, NC compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point, NC | 103,810 | 76.1 yrs #1/2 | 11.1% #1/2 | 36.8% #1/2 |
| Thomasville, NC | 22,437 | 74.9 yrs | 13.6% | 37.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, High Point, 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 High Point, North Carolina.
Is High Point, North Carolina a healthy place to live?
High Point, 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 High Point, North Carolina?
People in High Point, North Carolina can expect to live 76.1 years on average, 1.0 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1.
What is the uninsured rate in High Point, North Carolina?
11.1% of residents in High Point, North Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 1.2 points above the North Carolina rate of 9.9%.
What percentage of High Point, North Carolina residents are obese?
36.8% of adults in High Point, North Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.0 points above the North Carolina rate of 35.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in High Point, North Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 163,264 cigarettes a day, 4.9 million a month, or 59.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.8 million minutes a day and 655.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in High Point is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 lifetimes a year.
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