Health Profile of Matthews, North Carolina
Matthews 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
Matthews Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Matthews | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.9 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.6% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.0% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Matthews is 80.9 years, about 3.8 years longer than the North Carolina average of 77.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, lower than the North Carolina average of 9.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.0% of residents, lower than the North Carolina average of 16.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,527 residents in Matthews are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 811 294 men · 517 women
- 75–84 1,728 647 men · 1,081 women
- 65–74 2,710 1,264 men · 1,447 women
- 50–64 6,277 3,002 men · 3,275 women
Younger residents
7,031 residents in Matthews are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,120 989 boys · 1,130 girls
- 7–12 1,928 986 boys · 942 girls
- 3–7 1,650 878 boys · 772 girls
- 0–3 1,333 720 boys · 613 girls
About 1,459 residents in Matthews (4.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Matthews | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.6% | 35.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Matthews is about 36% lower than in North Carolina. The rate of heart disease in Matthews is about 35% lower than in North Carolina. The rate of obesity in Matthews is about 26% lower than in North Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Matthews | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.8% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.5% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Matthews is about 38% lower than in North Carolina. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Matthews is about 35% lower than in North Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 32,980 cigarettes a day, 989,412 a month, or 12.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 362,785 minutes a day and 132.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Matthews is 80.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.11 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 | Matthews | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.47 | 5.99 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Matthews is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Matthews, NC Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Matthews, NC compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews, NC | 32,912 | 80.9 yrs #1/3 | 6.6% #2/3 | 26.6% #1/3 |
| Indian Trail, NC | 33,281 | 79.5 yrs | 5.9% | 31.7% |
| Mint Hill, NC | 25,060 | 80.3 yrs | 10.1% | 28.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Matthews, 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 Matthews, North Carolina.
What is the health grade for Matthews, North Carolina?
Matthews, 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.
How long do people live in Matthews, North Carolina?
People in Matthews, North Carolina can expect to live 80.9 years on average, 3.8 years longer than the North Carolina average of 77.1.
What is the uninsured rate in Matthews, North Carolina?
6.6% of residents in Matthews, North Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, 3.3 points below the North Carolina rate of 9.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Matthews, North Carolina?
26.6% of adults in Matthews, North Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 9.1 points below the North Carolina rate of 35.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Matthews, North Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 32,980 cigarettes a day, 989,412 a month, or 12.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 362,785 minutes a day and 132.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Matthews is 80.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.11 lifetimes a year.
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