Health Profile of Robeson County, North Carolina
Robeson County 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
Robeson County Below averageLeast healthy county in North Carolina
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Robeson County | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.3 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.2% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.4% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Robeson County is 74.3 years, about 2.8 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1 years. The uninsured rate is 14.2%, higher than the North Carolina average of 9.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 23.4% of residents, higher than the North Carolina average of 16.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
38,888 residents in Robeson County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,438 401 men · 1,037 women
- 75–84 5,227 2,009 men · 3,217 women
- 65–74 10,658 4,803 men · 5,855 women
- 50–64 21,566 10,243 men · 11,323 women
Younger residents
28,218 residents in Robeson County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 8,395 4,178 boys · 4,216 girls
- 7–12 8,329 4,229 boys · 4,100 girls
- 3–7 6,587 3,394 boys · 3,193 girls
- 0–3 4,907 2,507 boys · 2,400 girls
About 7,314 residents in Robeson County (6.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Robeson County | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.5% | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.2% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 43.7% | 35.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Robeson County is about 25% higher than in North Carolina. The rate of obesity in Robeson County is about 22% higher than in North Carolina. The rate of cancer in Robeson County is about 16% lower than in North Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Robeson County | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 27.5% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.0% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Robeson County is about 33% higher than in North Carolina. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Robeson County is about 23% higher than in North Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 238,445 cigarettes a day, 7.2 million a month, or 87.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.6 million minutes a day and 957.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Robeson County is 74.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.07 lifetimes a day, or 25 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 | Robeson County | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.21 | 5.99 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Robeson County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Robeson County, NC Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Robeson County, NC is the 2nd largest of the 6 counties compared here, 116,854 residents against a local median of 33,590. Where Robeson County, NC breaks from the counties next to it is uninsured, sitting 38% above the local median of 10.2% at 14.2%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 3.0% on uninsured, so Robeson County, NC sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Robeson County, NC has the 6th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robeson County, NC | 116,854 | 74.3 yrs #6/6 | 14.2% #6/6 | 43.7% #5/6 |
| Dillon County, SC | 27,862 | 75.1 yrs | 12.5% | 44.8% |
| Hoke County, NC | 53,784 | 76.6 yrs | 10.3% | 42.2% |
| Scotland County, NC | 33,590 | 75.6 yrs | 9.9% | 38.9% |
| Cumberland County, NC | 338,542 | 75.1 yrs | 9.5% | 36.5% |
| Bladen County, NC | 29,571 | 76.9 yrs | 10.2% | 40.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Robeson County, 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 Robeson County, North Carolina.
How healthy is Robeson County, North Carolina?
Robeson County, 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.
Is Robeson County, North Carolina one of the healthiest counties in North Carolina?
No. Robeson County ranks last of 100 counties in North Carolina by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the life expectancy in Robeson County, North Carolina?
People in Robeson County, North Carolina can expect to live 74.3 years on average, 2.8 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1.
What percentage of Robeson County, North Carolina residents are uninsured?
14.2% of residents in Robeson County, North Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 4.3 points above the North Carolina rate of 9.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Robeson County, North Carolina?
43.7% of adults in Robeson County, North Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 7.9 points above the North Carolina rate of 35.8%.
Which health problem stands out most in Robeson County, North Carolina?
Compared with North Carolina as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 27.5%, about 33% higher than the North Carolina rate of 20.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Robeson County, North Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 238,445 cigarettes a day, 7.2 million a month, or 87.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.6 million minutes a day and 957.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Robeson County is 74.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.07 lifetimes a day, or 25 lifetimes a year.
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