Health Profile of Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Rocky Mount 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
Rocky Mount Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Rocky Mount | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.8% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.6% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Rocky Mount is 74.9 years, about 2.2 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1 years. The uninsured rate is 10.8%, higher than the North Carolina average of 9.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.6% of residents, higher than the North Carolina average of 16.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,902 residents in Rocky Mount are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 899 236 men · 663 women
- 75–84 1,838 697 men · 1,142 women
- 65–74 3,695 1,674 men · 2,022 women
- 50–64 7,469 3,286 men · 4,183 women
Younger residents
8,236 residents in Rocky Mount are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,589 1,486 boys · 1,102 girls
- 7–12 2,536 1,333 boys · 1,202 girls
- 3–7 1,826 934 boys · 891 girls
- 0–3 1,286 703 boys · 583 girls
About 2,769 residents in Rocky Mount (7.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Rocky Mount | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.7% | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.2% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.5% | 35.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Rocky Mount is about 19% higher than in North Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Rocky Mount | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.4% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.9% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.2% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Rocky Mount are about the same as in North Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 62,629 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 22.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 688,924 minutes a day and 251.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rocky Mount is 74.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.39 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 | Rocky Mount | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.94 | 5.99 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Rocky Mount is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rocky Mount, 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 Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
What is the health grade for Rocky Mount, North Carolina?
Rocky Mount, 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 Rocky Mount, North Carolina?
People in Rocky Mount, North Carolina can expect to live 74.9 years on average, 2.2 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1.
How many people lack health insurance in Rocky Mount, North Carolina?
10.8% of residents in Rocky Mount, North Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 1.0 points above the North Carolina rate of 9.9%.
What percentage of Rocky Mount, North Carolina residents are obese?
40.5% of adults in Rocky Mount, North Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 4.7 points above the North Carolina rate of 35.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Rocky Mount, North Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 62,629 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 22.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 688,924 minutes a day and 251.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rocky Mount is 74.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.39 lifetimes a year.
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