Health Profile of Huntersville, North Carolina
Huntersville 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
Huntersville Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Huntersville | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.8% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.7% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Huntersville is 79.4 years, about 2.3 years longer than the North Carolina average of 77.1 years. The uninsured rate is 4.8%, lower than the North Carolina average of 9.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.7% of residents, lower than the North Carolina average of 16.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,449 residents in Huntersville are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 498 150 men · 348 women
- 75–84 1,258 508 men · 750 women
- 65–74 3,518 1,643 men · 1,874 women
- 50–64 9,175 4,596 men · 4,580 women
Younger residents
13,210 residents in Huntersville are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,793 1,920 boys · 1,873 girls
- 7–12 4,002 1,932 boys · 2,070 girls
- 3–7 3,126 1,621 boys · 1,505 girls
- 0–3 2,290 1,315 boys · 974 girls
About 1,028 residents in Huntersville (2.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Huntersville | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.3% | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.9% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.6% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.6% | 35.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Huntersville is about 52% lower than in North Carolina. The rate of diabetes in Huntersville is about 49% lower than in North Carolina. The rate of cancer in Huntersville is about 28% lower than in North Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Huntersville | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.9% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 14.6% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Huntersville is about 42% lower than in North Carolina. The rate of smoking in Huntersville is about 38% lower than in North Carolina. The rate of binge drinking in Huntersville is about 28% higher than in North Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 50,827 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 559,101 minutes a day and 204.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Huntersville is 79.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.89 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 | Huntersville | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.62 | 5.99 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Huntersville is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Huntersville, NC Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Huntersville, NC compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntersville, NC | 52,008 | 79.4 yrs #2/2 | 4.8% #1/2 | 26.6% #2/2 |
| Cornelius, NC | 23,004 | 81.7 yrs | 5.1% | 26.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Huntersville, North Carolina has an overall health index grade of A, making it far better than North Carolina, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Huntersville, North Carolina.
What is the health grade for Huntersville, North Carolina?
Huntersville, 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Huntersville, North Carolina?
People in Huntersville, North Carolina can expect to live 79.4 years on average, 2.3 years longer than the North Carolina average of 77.1.
What is the uninsured rate in Huntersville, North Carolina?
4.8% of residents in Huntersville, North Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 21 people, 5.0 points below the North Carolina rate of 9.9%.
What percentage of Huntersville, North Carolina residents are obese?
26.6% of adults in Huntersville, North Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 9.2 points below the North Carolina rate of 35.8%.
What is the biggest health concern in Huntersville, North Carolina?
Compared with North Carolina as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.9%, about 28% higher than the North Carolina rate of 14.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Huntersville, North Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 50,827 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 559,101 minutes a day and 204.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Huntersville is 79.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.89 lifetimes a year.
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